Journal article
Urinary Sodium and Potassium Excretion, Mortality, and Cardiovascular Events
Abstract
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 between estimated urinary sodium and potassium excretion and the composite outcome of death and major cardiovascular events.
Authors
O'Donnell M; Mente A; Rangarajan S; McQueen MJ; Wang X; Liu L; Yan H; Lee SF; Mony P; Devanath A
Journal
New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 371, No. 7, pp. 612–623
Publisher
Massachusetts Medical Society
Publication Date
August 14, 2014
DOI
10.1056/nejmoa1311889
ISSN
0028-4793