HTN: Medical Nutrition Therapy (2022-24)

Author and Year:
Kucharska A, Gajewska D, Kiedrowski M, et al. 2018
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
The impact of individualised nutritional therapy according to DASH diet on blood pressure, body mass, and selected biochemical parameters in overweight/obese patients with primary arterial hypertension: a prospective randomised study.
Authors:
Kucharska A, Gajewska D, Kiedrowski M, Si?ska B, Juszczyk G, Czerw A, Augustynowicz A, Bobinski K, Deptala A, Niegowska J
Journal:
Kardiologia Polska
Year of publication:
2018
Volume:
76
Issue:
1
Page numbers:
158-165
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
The inclusion criteria were the following: well-controlled BP <140/90 mm/Hg for at least six months, BMI >/=25 kg/m2, postmenopausal age for women (defined as a time period of at least two years from the last menstrual cycle), and no history of hormone replacement therapy.
Exclusion Criteria:
The exclusion criteria were as follows: coronary artery disease, heart failure, kidney and liver diseases, type 2 diabetes, and failure to meet the inclusion criteria. Any one of the above-mentioned criteria was sufficient to exclude the patient.
Research Purpose:
The aim of the study was to assess the impact of individualized nutritional intervention based on the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) on the nutritional status, blood pressure, and selected biochemical parameters of obese/overweight patients with primary arterial hypertension.
Blinding efforts:
See Risk of Bias
Study Location:
Poland
Source(s) of Funding:
Not reported
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