Urinary sodium and potassium excretion, mortality, and cardiovascular events

BACKGROUND: The optimal range of sodium intake for cardiovascular health is controversial. METHODS: We obtained morning fasting urine samples from 101,945 persons in 17 countries and estimated 24-hour sodium and potassium excretion (used as a surrogate for intake). We examined the association betwee...

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Main Authors: Avezum, A. (Author), Chifamba, J. (Author), Dagenais, G. (Author), Devanath, A. (Author), Diaz, R. (Author), Gulec, S. (Author), Ilow, R. (Author), Iqbal, R. (Author), Kabali, C. (Author), Kruger, L. (Author), Lanas, F. (Author), Lear, S.A (Author), Lee, S.F (Author), Liu, L. (Author), Lopez-Jaramillo, P. (Author), McQueen, M.J (Author), Mente, A. (Author), Mohammadifard, N. (Author), Mony, P. (Author), O'Donnell, M. (Author), Rangarajan, S. (Author), Rosengren, A. (Author), Teo, K. (Author), Wang, X. (Author), Yan, H. (Author), Yusoff, K. (Author), Yusuf, R. (Author), Yusuf, S. (Author), Yusufali, A.H (Author)
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Language:English
Published: Massachussetts Medical Society 2014
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