Blood Pressure Changes While Hiking at Moderate Altitudes: A Prospective Cohort Study

Recreational hiking in the mountains is a common activity, whether for a single day or for several days in a row. We sought to measure blood pressure (BP) response during a 10-day trek at moderate-altitude elevation (6500–13,000 feet) and observe for uncontrolled hypertension and/or adverse cardiova...

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Main Authors: Ky B. Stoltzfus, David Naylor, Tessa Cattermole, Arthur Ankeney, Rebecca Mount, Rong Chang, Cheryl A. Gibson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/21/7978