Association between 24 hour urinary sodium and potassium excretion and blood pressure in newly diagnosed hypertensive subjects, a one year cross sectional study at a tertiary care hospital.

Abstract

Introduction: Hypertension is a leading global health concern, significantly contributing to cardiovascular and renal diseases. Among various factors, dietary sodium and potassium intake play a crucial role in blood pressure regulation. Excess sodium intake is associated with increased blood pressure, while potassium has an antihypertensive effect. This study aims to examine the correlation between 24-hour urinary sodium and potassium excretion in newly diagnosed hypertensive patients. Methods: A cross-sectional hospital-based study was conducted on 97 newly diagnosed hypertensive individuals at KAHER’s Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi. Sodium and potassium excretion levels were assessed using 24-hour urine samples. Blood pressure measurements and demographic data were recorded. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Version 20.0 to evaluate correlations.