Sodium and potassium in the pathogenesis of hypertension

HJ Adrogué, NE Madias - New England journal of medicine, 2007 - Mass Medical Soc
HJ Adrogué, NE Madias
New England journal of medicine, 2007Mass Medical Soc
This review examines epidemiologic, physiological, and molecular evidence that the
interplay between sodium and potassium is central to the development of hypertension. The
review concludes with recommendations for reducing sodium and increasing potassium in
the diet.
This review examines epidemiologic, physiological, and molecular evidence that the interplay between sodium and potassium is central to the development of hypertension. The review concludes with recommendations for reducing sodium and increasing potassium in the diet.
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