Dietary sodium and clinical outcome in hemodialysis: where do we stand and what is next?

Kidney Int. 2012 Jul;82(2):130-2. doi: 10.1038/ki.2012.124.

Abstract

The association of dietary sodium and outcome is widely studied in the general population, but less is known in hemodialysis patients. The evidence supporting daily dietary sodium intake of 2 g on hemodialysis is not strong. Mc Causland et al. found that higher dietary sodium intake was marginally associated with a higher ultrafiltration requirement and mortality, but not with blood pressure. Well-designed clinical trials are needed to examine the association of dietary sodium modification and outcomes in hemodialysis patients.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Diet, Sodium-Restricted / mortality*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / diet therapy*
  • Hypertension / mortality*
  • Kidney Diseases / mortality*
  • Kidney Diseases / therapy*
  • Male
  • Renal Dialysis / mortality*
  • Sodium, Dietary / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Sodium, Dietary