Уровень артериального давления и потребление поваренной соли у больных артериальной гипертонией

Objective. To assess blood pressure (BP) changes in hypertensive patients depending on sodium salt intake. Design and methods. 532 hypertensive patients were examined: 213 with uncomplicated hypertension, 210 with myocardial infarction in past and 109 suffered from type 2 diabetes mellitus. We determined the threshold of taste perception for salt (TTPS), daily salt excretion and daily BP monitoring. 251 healthy individuals formed control group. Results. TTPS level in healthy individuals is higher than in hypertensive ones. Healthy subjects excreted 9,6 g of salt daily, while hypertensive patients excreted 14,6 g. All hypertensive subjects showed BP increase and more profound day and night BP changes when daily salt intake raised. Conclusion. The increase of salt intake leads to BP rise and reduction the therapy effect in hypertensive subjects.