ISSN 2075-3594 (Print)
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Salt dietary consumption and arterial hypertension: time for action

Reduction of sodium content in the diet allows achieving decrease of blood pressure, slowing the progression of target-organ damage and reducing the risk of cardiovascular complications in patients with arterial hypertension. In this regard, limiting consumption of salt should be considered as a preventive measure, the implementation of which is necessary in general population.

Keywords

sodium
salt-sensitivity
arterial hypertension

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