Penerapan Brisk Walking Exercise untuk Mengatasi Resiko Penurunan Curah Jantung pada Pasien Hipertensi

Hypertension is a chronic disease characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure. This condition occurs when the arteries narrow, obstructing blood flow and increasing pressure on the vessel walls. As a result, the heart is forced to work harder to pump blood throughout the body. If this condition is not properly controlled, it can lead to serious complications such as damage to the blood vessels, heart, kidneys, and even the brain. Therefore, effective management of hypertension is crucial, not only with pharmacological treatment but also through non-pharmacological interventions such as regular exercise. One recommended form of light exercise is brisk walking, which involves brisk walking at moderate intensity. This exercise is known to reduce peripheral resistance when the body's muscles contract, which in turn helps control blood pressure and increase cardiac output. This case study aims to determine the effectiveness of brisk walking therapy on the risk of decreased cardiac output in hypertensive patients. The intervention was carried out on hypertensive patients through home visits three days a week, with one meeting each morning. Patients were given brisk walking therapy with a specific duration and intensity according to their condition. Evaluation was carried out by measuring blood pressure before and after the intervention using a standard observation sheet. After three interventions, there was a significant decrease in blood pressure in patients. This indicates a positive effect of brisk walking on the cardiovascular system of hypertensive patients. Brisk walking is an effective and easy-to-do non-pharmacological therapy to help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of decreased cardiac output in hypertensive patients. It is hoped that this therapy can become part of a self-help intervention carried out continuously in the patient's home environment.