EFFECT OF SODIUM-POTASSIUM INTAKE ON ARTERIAL STIFFNESS
Abstract
Introduction. Hypertension is one of the most common causes of cardiovascular problems in our society. Diet is the cheapest and the most accessible method of blood pressure (BP) control. BP is associated with arterial stiffness which affects cardiac afterload. This study evaluate the effect of diertary Na and K on vascular compliance.
Methods. We selected ninty six patients referred to Isfahan cardovascular Research center (affiliated to IUMSHS). Inclusion criteria were mild hypertension (90 0.05). Group B: Δ SBP= -0.82 mmHg; Δ OBP = -7.09 mmHg; Δ SV/PP= -0.22 ml/mmHg per beat (P> 0.05). Group G: Δ SBP =-7.22 mmHg; Δ OBP= -4.63 mmHg; Δ SV/PP= -0.01 ml/mmHg per beat (P>0.05).
Discussion. We recommend the above diets specially type B, as the first step in the treatment approach of mild HTN in our society. These dietary modifications didn't have any effect on arterial stiffness in 16 weeks of follow up. It is may be necessary to continue this intervention for changing arterial stiffness.
Methods. We selected ninty six patients referred to Isfahan cardovascular Research center (affiliated to IUMSHS). Inclusion criteria were mild hypertension (90 0.05). Group B: Δ SBP= -0.82 mmHg; Δ OBP = -7.09 mmHg; Δ SV/PP= -0.22 ml/mmHg per beat (P> 0.05). Group G: Δ SBP =-7.22 mmHg; Δ OBP= -4.63 mmHg; Δ SV/PP= -0.01 ml/mmHg per beat (P>0.05).
Discussion. We recommend the above diets specially type B, as the first step in the treatment approach of mild HTN in our society. These dietary modifications didn't have any effect on arterial stiffness in 16 weeks of follow up. It is may be necessary to continue this intervention for changing arterial stiffness.
Keywords
Diet therapy, Hypertension, Arterial stiffness, Electrolyte, Sodium, Potassium