Unit:
Κατεύθυνση Αρτηριακή Υπέρταση και Συνοδά Καρδιαγγειακά-Νεφρικά ΝοσήματαLibrary of the School of Health Sciences
Author:
Delimpaltadaki Maria
Supervisors info:
Δημητριάδης Κυριάκος, Επίκουρος Καθηγητής, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Τσιούφης Κωνσταντίνος, Καθηγητής, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Μανιός Ευστάθιος, Αναπληρωτής Καθηγητής, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Original Title:
Η επίδραση του διαιτητικού καλίου στην αρτηριακή πίεση
Translated title:
The effect of dietary potassium on blood pressure
Summary:
Arterial hypertension is an important modifiable risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality from all causes worldwide. It is characteristic that less than half of those suffering from hypertension are aware of their condition, while of those diagnosed with hypertension, only about half are treated or adequately treated, despite the fact that successful treatment of hypertension reduces the global incidence of the disease and therefore mortality. The etiology of arterial hypertension includes the complex interaction of environmental and pathophysiological factors, as well as genetic predisposition. Lifestyle changes, including dietary modifications and increased physical activity, are effective in lowering blood pressure and preventing hypertension and the consequences of cardiovascular disease. Dietary strategies to prevent high blood pressure include reducing sodium intake, limiting alcohol consumption, increasing potassium intake, and generally adopting a healthier eating pattern. Potassium is a trace element necessary for carrying out the normal functions of the body. Dietary potassium intake has been shown to significantly reduce blood pressure in a dose-responsive manner in both hypertensive and nonhypertensive patients, which has been supported in observational studies, clinical trials, and several meta-analyses. Literature references and numerous studies support the importance of potassium both in the prevention and treatment of arterial hypertension, making dietary potassium another "weapon" against elevated blood pressure levels, which can be used adjunctively, simultaneously with the proposed antihypertensive medication.
Main subject category:
Health Sciences
Keywords:
Blood pressure, dietary potassium, Potassium supplements, Sodium to potassium balance
Number of references:
136
