Oral Fludrocortisone Test for Salt-Sensitive Screening in Hypertensive Patients: A Randomized Crossover Trial
Background. Salt sensitivity is associated with an increased cardiovascular risk, but the gold standard method (diet cycles) requires 24-h urine samples and has poor patient compliance. Objectives. Test the hypothesis that oral fludrocortisone (0.4 mg per day for 7 days) is a good alternative in ide...
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Main Authors: | Andrea Pio-Abreu, Isac de Castro, Giovanio Vieira da Silva, Katia Coelho Ortega, Decio Mion |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2018-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Hypertension |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/7437858 |
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