A trial for the use of qigong in the treatment of pre and mild essential hypertension: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hypertension is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and the prevalence of hypertension tends to increase with age. Current treatments for hypertension have side effects and poor adherence. Qigong has been studied as an alternat...

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Main Authors: Park Ji-Eun, Liu Yan, Park Taeseob, Hong Sanghoon, Kim Jung-Eun, Kim Tae-Hun, Kim Ae-Ran, Jung So-Young, Park Hyoju, Choi Sun-Mi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Trials
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/12/1/244