Why the study?
Does reduced salt intake lower blood pressure in individuals with isolated systolic hypertension and combined hypertension?
Population
112 hypertensive individuals, including those with isolated systolic hypertension and combined hypertension
Comparison
Reduced salt intake for 1 month vs Usual salt intake for 1 month
Design
Meta-analysis, randomized, double-blind
Follow-up
1 month per intervention period (crossover)
Authors
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Supports salt reduction for BP control in isolated systolic and combined hypertension; reinforces guideline recommendations for broad implementation.
Does reduced salt intake lower blood pressure in individuals with isolated systolic hypertension and combined hypertension?
Modest salt reduction significantly lowers blood pressure in both isolated systolic and combined hypertension, supporting universal salt reduction recommendations.
He et al. (2005) studied this question.
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