The management of hypertension in athletes can differ from standard approaches, primarily due to the potential side effects of some medications that may impair training and performance. Although exercise has been thought as a primary treatment, studies suggest no any significant reduction of hypertension in athletes. Judicious use of medications in hypertension in athletes is very important. The current article discusses the most common antihypertensive drugs used in athletes. Hypertension is the most common cardiovascular disease in the general population in athletes.
It is an important cause of long-term morbidity and mortality, even in a fit, athletic population. Thiazide Diuretics: These have long been used as initial management of hypertension in athletes. Thiazide diuretics block the sodium-chloride channel in the distal tubule of the kidney. However, it is important for a sport…
