ASSOCIATION OF SERUM CHLORIDE LEVEL WITH HYPERTENSION.

Abstract

Background: The most abundant anion in our body, along with sodium, is chloride (Cl), which is primarily obtained through dietary sources. Studies indicate that greater dietary Chloride intake raises blood pressure, and higher serum Cl seems to be linked to decreased cardiovascular risk and death. This indicates that serum Chloride reflects risk pathways independent of blood pressure, serum sodium, and serum bicarbonate. It is uncertain how serum chloride affects a patient's long-term survival after developing pulmonary arterial hypertension. Methods: We included patients with hypertension, idiopathic or heritable, they had a basic metabolic panel when they were diagnosed with hypertension. Patients were classified Results: Over time, serum chloride had no obvious impact on systolic blood pressure. Only serum bicarbonate among electrolytes demonstrated an independent impact on longitudinal blood pressure. Conclusion: We have shown the association of chloride with systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Keywords

• serum chloride
• hypertension