As patients get older, we should be aware of salt levels in factor products
and | May 22, 2018
Published Online: May 22, 2018
Page range: 67 - 70
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17225/jhp00060
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Hypertension is a well-known risk factor for ischaemic heart disease and cerebrovascular events. Globally, there is a drive to try to reduce salt intake. In an older population, where hypertension is likely to have a high prevalence, are health care professionals aware of the sodium content in replacement factor?