As patients get older, we should be aware of salt levels in factor products

Alavian, Sharon; Hutchinson, Wendy

doi:10.17225/jhp00060

Abstract

Hypertension is a well-known risk factor for ischaemic heart disease and cerebrovascular events. Globally, there is a drive to try to reduce salt intake. In an older population, where hypertension is likely to have a high prevalence, are health care professionals aware of the sodium content in replacement factor?

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As patients get older, we should be aware of salt levels in factor products

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