Do you recommend increasing dietary potassium intake for blood pressure management in non-CKD patients with hypertension?
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Which of the following have you recommended in the management of non-CKD patients with hypertension?
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Nephrology · UAB Medicine
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Yes! The AHA guidelines from 2017 list a heart-healthy diet like the DASH diet (which has natural sources of potassium from fruits and vegetables) as strong recommendation (class I) supported by the highest level of evidence (level A). It is even recommended to use potassium supplements if not contraindicated by the presence of CKD or drugs that raise blood potassium levels. Class I recommendation with level A evidence.
Reference: Whelton et al., PMID 29133356
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