URINARY ELECTROLYTES IN NON-OBESE, NON-DIABETIC PATIENTS OF ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION IN RELATION TO AGE AND SEX | [Pakistan Journal of Physiology • 2019]

Author(s):

1. Zafar Hussain Tanveer: Department of Physiology, Sheikh Zayed Medical College,Rahim Yar Khan,Pakistan

2. Sajida Zafar: Nishtar Medical University, Multan, Pakistan

3. Ali Abuzar Raza: Department of Pathology, Nishtar Medical University, Multan, Pakistan

4. Muhammad Naeem: Institute of Pure & Applied Biology, Bahauddin Zakaria University, Multan, Pakistan

Abstract:

Background: Urinary electrolytes have been under investigation as important parameters for diagnosis of essential hypertension. This study was conducted to determine the urinary electrolytes in non-obese, non-diabetic patients of essential hypertension in relation to age and sex. Methods: Five hundred age and sex matched subjects aged 10-60 years having essential hypertension were selected on standard cross-sectional design excluding secondary hypertensives. 24-hours urinary electrolytes of the subjects were compared to those in normotensives. Urinary electrolytes in women were compared to age matched hypertensive men. Results: Significantly higher values of electrolytes were found in essential hypertensives compared to normotensives. The electrolytes were significantly higher in men compared to age matched women. Conclusion: Increased 24-hour urinary electrolytes indicate that sodium and potassium are contributing factors in pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases including essential hypertension.

Page(s): 16-18

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Physiology, Volume: 15, Issue: 3, Year: 2019

Keywords:

Hypertension , Potassium , Electrolytes , Essential Hypertension , sodium , Normotensive

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