Introduction
CVDs, deaths, hypertension, death
HYPERTENSION, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
With more than 10 million deaths per year, hypertension is one of the most common preventable causes of death worldwide and is one of the most important risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) [However, hypertension can be influenced by individual health behavior. Lifestyle changes, such as dietary changes, restrictions on alcohol and tobacco consumption and above all physical activity, can lead to antihypertensive effects and minimize cardiovascular risk factors [Consequently, the aim of the study was to investigate the load intensity and BP of older patients with hypertension during a VR exergame. To achieve this goal, the following primary research question was to be answered: Is the load intensity of the VR exergame appropriate, so that older patients with hypertension can exercise within their individually calculated moderate load intensity of 40% to 60%and could changes in BP values (systolic, diastolic, pulse) be detected after the VR exergame?