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...
| Published in: | New England Journal of Medicine |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Massachussetts Medical Society
2014
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| Online Access: | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84906080079&doi=10.1056%2fNEJMoa1311889&partnerID=40&md5=428bb003cbc46430a74028447ea5ded8 |