Effect of Antihypertensive and Statin Medication Use on Muscle Performance in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Performing Strength Training.

Mohammad AlturkiKeliane LibermanAndreas DelaereLiza De DobbeleerVeerle KnoopTony MetsSiddhartha LietenBert BravenboerIngo BeyerIvan Bautmans

Published in: Drugs & aging (2021)

Our study showed that statins and ARB usage might affect participant's response to strength training. Nevertheless, 6 weeks of training significantly improved muscle strength and performance irrespective of AHTD or statin use.

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cardiovascular disease
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coronary artery disease
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skeletal muscle
hypertensive patients