Heart disease and stroke, known as cardiovascular disease, are major causes of death in
people with chronic kidney disease. Abnormalities of a metabolic pathway called the
"L-arginine-nitric oxide" pathway are thought to be particularly important in these people,
and previous research in animals has suggested that sodium (salt) affects part of this
metabolic pathway. The purpose of our research is to study the effects of sodium intake on
the "L-arginine-nitric oxide" pathway, and on blood vessel function, in patients with kidney
disease.
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Lead Sponsor:
St George's, University of London
Collaborators:
British Heart Foundation St. George's Hospital Charitable Foundation