articleNew England Journal of MedicineAug 13, 2014BRONZE OA

Urinary Sodium and Potassium Excretion, Mortality, and Cardiovascular Events

Apple (Israel) · Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway · +27 more institutions

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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.

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