Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background:The present study was undertaken for assessing the serum sodium levels in patients with essential hypertension. Materials & methods:A total of 100 patients with essential hypertension were enrolled. Complete demographic and clinical details of all the patients was obtained. A Performa was made and detailed medical history of all the patients was recorded. All the patients were classified into two stages of essential hypertension based on BP assessment- Stage 1 hypertension and Stage 2 hypertension. Blood samples were obtained and serum sodium levels were evaluated using autoanalyzer. Results:Mean sodium levels were 143.12 mmol/L. Majority of the patients had serum sodium levels between the range of 140.1 mmol/L and 145 mmol/L.Mean sodium levels among patients with stage 1 and stage 2 hypertension was 140.35 mmol/L and 144.29 mmol/L respectively. While comparing the means sodium levels among patients with stage 1 and stage 2 hypertension, significant results were obtained. Conclusion:Serum sodium levels are significantly altered in hypertensive patients. Also, serum sodium levels show significant correlation with severity grading of hypertension.