Dietary electrolytes and hypertension in the elderly
T Rosenthal, A Shamiss, E Holtzman - International Urology and …, 2001 - Springer
T Rosenthal, A Shamiss, E Holtzman
International Urology and Nephrology, 2001•SpringerThe effect of age on older hypertensive patient's blood pressure responseto increased
sodium intake is well known. Salt sensitivity which doesincrease with age and the decrease
in renal function limiting the ability ofaged kidney to excrete sodium load are major factors,
responsible for risein blood pressure during Na consumption in the elderly. Clinical
studiesencourage salt reduction with and without weight loss. Although
potassiumconsumption is highly recommended, one should be aware of potassiumoverload …
sodium intake is well known. Salt sensitivity which doesincrease with age and the decrease
in renal function limiting the ability ofaged kidney to excrete sodium load are major factors,
responsible for risein blood pressure during Na consumption in the elderly. Clinical
studiesencourage salt reduction with and without weight loss. Although
potassiumconsumption is highly recommended, one should be aware of potassiumoverload …
Abstract
The effect of age on older hypertensive patient's blood pressure responseto increased sodium intake is well known. Salt sensitivity which doesincrease with age and the decrease in renal function limiting the ability ofaged kidney to excrete sodium load are major factors, responsible for risein blood pressure during Na consumption in the elderly. Clinical studiesencourage salt reduction with and without weight loss. Although potassiumconsumption is highly recommended, one should be aware of potassiumoverload in the elderly.
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