HTN: Medical Nutrition Therapy (2022-24)
Author and Year:
Beckman S, Os I, Kjeldsen S, et al. 1985
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Effect of dietary counselling on blood pressure and arterial plasma catecholamines in primary hypertension.
Authors:
Beckmann S, Os I, Kjeldsen S, Eide I, Westheim A, Hjermann I
Journal:
American Journal of Hypertension
Year of publication:
1995
Volume:
8
Issue:
7
Page numbers:
704-711
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
Middle-aged men (40 to 56 years of age) with never-treated, uncomplicated mild-to-moderate essential hypertension. They had sitting (5 min) diastolic blood pressure above 90 mm Hg at the initial screening and before the present study, and supine diastolic blood pressure ranging from 94 to 108 mm Hg on two separate occasions 1 to 2 weeks apart.
Exclusion Criteria:
Research Purpose:
To determine if a low sodium-based diet implemented by a nutritionist could lower blood pressure and affect sympathetic
activity.
Blinding efforts:
See Risk of Bias.
Study Location:
Norway
Source(s) of Funding:
Not-for-profit
Please specify names of funders:
Norwegian Council on Cardiovascular Diseases