| Title
of the article |
Birth weight relates to salt sensitivity of blood pressure in healthy adults. |
| Authors |
de Boer MP, Ijzerman RG, de Jongh RT, Eringa EC, Stehouwer CD, Smulders YM, Serné EH |
| Journal
|
Hypertension. 2008 Apr;51(4):928-32 |
| Subject
Consultant |
F. Mallamaci |
| Score
(1 to 3 stars) |
*** |
| Comments |
The creatinine clearance was positively associated with birth weight (r=0.53; P=0.008) but did not influence the association between birth weight and salt sensitivity of blood pressure. Birth weight is associated with salt sensitivity of blood pressure, and this may play a role in the maintenance of elevated blood pressure in individuals with a low birth weight. |
