The close relationship between hypertension and dietary sodium intake is widely
recognized and supported by several studies. A reduction in dietary sodium not only …

There is strong evidence for a causal relationship between salt intake and blood pressure.
Randomized trials demonstrate that salt reduction lowers blood pressure in both individuals …

Abstract Purpose of Review Excess sodium from dietary salt (NaCl) is linked to elevations in
blood pressure (BP). However, salt sensitivity of BP varies widely between individuals and …

Aortic stiffness increases with advancing age, more than doubling during the human life
span, and is a robust predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) clinical events independent …

While sodium is essential for human homeostasis, current salt consumption far exceeds
physiological needs. Strong evidence suggests a direct causal relationship between sodium …

Many cardiovascular diseases present renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS)
hyperactivity as an important pathophysiological mechanism to be target in the therapeutic …

Hypertension is a primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is
the leading cause of death among adults worldwide. In this review, we focus on two of the …

Vascular aging represents a collection of structural and functional changes in a blood vessel
with advancing age, including increased stiffness, vascular wall remodeling, loss of …

Guidelines have recommended significant reductions in dietary sodium intake to improve
cardiovascular health. However, these dietary sodium intake recommendations have been …

The independent predictive value of an unhealthy diet on the severity of coronary artery
disease (CAD) requires further investigation. We assessed the impact of dietary pattern on …