Publications by authors named "Watila Moura Sousa"
Background: The effects of long-distance walking on the cardiovascular system have been little studied.
Objectives: The general objective of this study was to verify these effects on the behavior of diastolic function and the cardiac biomarkers CK-MB (mass), troponin T, and NT-proBNP, in amateur athletes.
Method: This longitudinal study, conducted in 2015, evaluated participants during the following 5 stages: E0 (baseline) before starting the trajectory and the others, E1, E2, E3, and E4, at the end of each day, totaling 244.
Comparison Between Supervised and Partly Supervised Cardiac Rehabilitation Protocols in Hypertensive Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Larissa Barreto Parreira Priscila Valverde de Oliveira Vitorino Paulo Cesar Brandao Veiga Jardim Ana Luiza Lima Sousa Thiago Veiga Jardim Watila de Moura Sousa
Curr Hypertens Rev
June 2019
Article Synopsis
- - Hypertension (HTN) is a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases, and physical exercise can help reduce its incidence and severity, with cardiac rehabilitation being essential for patients.
- - A study compared two types of cardiac rehabilitation for hypertensive patients: one that was partly supervised at home and another that was fully supervised in rehab centers, assessing various physical and health parameters before and after the interventions.
- - Results showed both groups improved their fitness levels, with the fully supervised group achieving greater enhancements in distance walked and oxygen consumption, indicating that supervised exercise is more effective for improving physical fitness among hypertensive individuals.