Why the study?
Is salt sensitivity associated with increased target organ damage in patients with moderate essential hypertension?
Population
96 patients (35 men, 61 women) with moderate essential hypertension
Comparison
Salt sensitivity vs Salt resistance
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May identify higher-risk patients via salt sensitivity testing; leaves open whether interventions alter target organ damage.
Is salt sensitivity associated with increased target organ damage in patients with moderate essential hypertension?
Salt sensitivity in essential hypertension is independently associated with greater target organ damage, including left ventricular hypertrophy and microalbuminuria.
Bihorac et al. (2000) studied this question.
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