Salt restriction induced hyponatremia in hypertensive patients in Rwanda: A case control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Salt restriction is a fundamental principle in the non-pharmacological management of hypertension. The World Health Organization recommends a daily sodium intake of less than 2 g/day. In East African countries, particularly Rwanda, there is a known prevalence of low sodium intake, with a mean sodium intake of 1.6 g/day. However, despite this dietary habit, the national protocol for treating hypertension, as well as common clinical practice, often fail to account for the low salt intake in Rwandan communities. Hypertensive patients are still frequently advised to reduce their salt intake, and in some cases, they are instructed to eliminate salt entirely.

Objectives

This study was designed to determine the association between salt restriction and hyponatremia in hyp

SUBMITTER: Bizimana E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11614275 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature