Study of Atenolol Influence on Blood Pressure During Resistance Exercise

Blood Pressure Response During Resistance Exercise in Hypertensives: Influence of Beta-blockers

The study was designed to investigate if atenolol is able to blunt blood pressure increase during resistance exercise in hypertensive subjects.

The study compared intra-arterial blood pressure responses during leg-extension resistance exercise performed to fatigue at 40, 80 and 100% of 1 RM in hypertensive patients receiving placebo (first) and atenolol (second) on a single blind manner.

Inclusion Criteria:

• hypertension with blood pressure levels below 160/105 mmHg under placebo.
• age between 30 and 60 years
• nonobese

Exclusion Criteria:

• target organ lesion
• cardiovascular risk factor
• cardiovascular disease
• physically active