Abstract:A sedentary lifestyle is a major risk factor for hypertension. Treatment of hypertension with regular exercise can be beneficial if prescribed appropriately. Hypertension is associated with sympathetic overactivity and excessive glutamatergic excitation of the rostral ventrolateral medulla (RVLM). We have reported that sedentary versus physically active conditions enhance sympathoexcitation elicited from the RVLM in otherwise "normal" rats. We hypothesized that sedentary conditions may also enhance sympathoexc… Show more
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