Open AccessEffect of interval training program on white blood cell count in the management of hypertension: A randomized controlled study
Author(s) -
Sikiru Lamina,
C. U. Okoye
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
nigerian medical journal/nigerian medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-774X
pISSN - 0300-1652
DOI - 10.4103/0300-1652.93803
Subject(s) - medicine , blood pressure , interval training , white blood cell , confidence interval , complete blood count , diastole , randomized controlled trial , cardiology , physical therapy
Elevated white blood cell (WBC) count is considered to be prospectively and positively associated with cardiovascular diseases, particularly hypertension. Also, the positive role of exercise in the management of hypertension has been well and long established. However the relationship between WBC count and hypertensive management particularly in the nonpharmacological technique is ambiguous and unclear. Therefore the purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of interval training program on WBC count and cardiovascular parameters in male hypertensive patients.