Physical Exercise Combined with Antihypertensive Drug Therapy on Left Ventricular Hypertrophy: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: Physical exercise and antihypertensive drugs contribute to reduce or prevent hypertensive heart disease (HHD). The effect on blood pressure (BP) of both combined therapy is well documented, but not for the left ventricular (LV) function.

Aim: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted for LV biomarkers analysis regarding to HHD on subjects treated with antihypertensive drugs combined with physical exercise practice.