The Prevalence Of Hypertensive Response To Exercise Among Master Athletes And Association With Modifiable Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Sindija Zira, Agnese Miķelsone, Evelīna Kasjanenko, Glenda Kuciņa, Anastasija Ņikitina, Ketija Apsīte (Scientific Advisor)

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Abstract

Objectives. Identify the most common cardiovascular risk factors (RF) among master-level athletes, experiencing hypertensive response to exercise (HRE).

Materials and methods. A cross-sectional study was carried out to identify HRE
association with cardiovascular risk factors, such as arterial hypertension, diabetes or dyslipidemia in anamnesis, increased waist circumference and smoking among master-level basketball players in Latvia. The study was conducted from May 2022 to December 2023. After a signed consent form participants answered survey about demographic data, medical history, lifestyle, and body measurements were collected. Vital trends, such as heart rate,
blood pressure was collected before physical activity, during peak of physical activity and after physical activity. Data was analysed using IBM SPSS 27.0.

Results. Study evaluated 72 master-level men’s basketball team players. Mean age 59.36 (40-85 years). At peak exercise 6.9% (5) of participants had hypertensive response. From athletes without HRE 16.4% (11) did not have any RF, 40.3% (27) had 1 RF, 22.4% (15) had 2 RF, 10.4% (7) had 3 RF, and 10.4% (7) had 4 RF. However, of participants with HRE, 40% (2) did not have any RF, 20% (1) had 1 RF, 20% (1) had 2 RF, and 20% (1) had 3 RF. From participants with HRE, 0% (0) had increased waist circumference, 20% (1) had arterial hypertension in anamnesis, 20% (1) had diabetes as well as dyslipidemia. Of players without HRE, 19.4% (13) currently smoke and 79.1% (53) do not smoke, of which 37.3% (25) smoked previously. Of
players with HRE 40% (2) smoke, 20% (1) smoked previously, and 40% (2) have never smoked.

Conclusions. Smoking has an association with increased risk for hypertensive response to exercise. Smoking should be discouraged among master-level athletes, as hypertensive response might increase the risk of sudden cardiovascular events.
Original languageEnglish
Pages113
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2024
EventRīga Stradiņš University International Student Conference 2024 - Riga Stradins University, Riga, Latvia
Duration: 21 Mar 202422 Mar 2024
https://www.rsu.lv/en/events/rsu-international-student-conference-2024

Conference

ConferenceRīga Stradiņš University International Student Conference 2024
Country/TerritoryLatvia
CityRiga
Period21/03/2422/03/24
Internet address

Field of Science*

  • 3.2 Clinical medicine
  • 3.3 Health sciences

Publication Type*

  • 3.4. Other publications in conference proceedings (including local)

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