Hypertension is a combination of genetic, environmental, and social factors, defined by blood pressure levels in which the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. The global prevalence of hypertension is approximately 1.3 billion adults. The blood pressure control rates in developing countries in 2019 were 23% in women and 18% in men. Treatments range from lifestyle modification, medication treatment, and use of medical devices. The prevalence of resistant arterial hypertension is estimated between 12% to 15% among patients with hypertension. […]

Background: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation seems to be a promising option to intensify the rehabilitation and improve the exercise capacity of patients in the immediate postoperative period of cardiac surgery. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the hemodynamic (heart rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and mean blood pressure) and respiratory (respiratory rate and oxygen saturation) responses to neuromuscular electrical stimulation in the immediate postoperative period in patients submitted to cardiac surgery and to verify its feasibility and safety. Methods: […]