Salt substitute could minimize stroke risk

A salt substitute could reduce the risk of recurrent stroke and mortality.

In a study published in JAMA Cardiology, researchers examined the outcomes of 15,249 patients who have experienced a prior stroke and were randomly assigned to use regular salt or a salt substitute comprised of 75% sodium chloride and 25% potassium chloride.

After five years, the researchers found that compared with those who used regular salt, the participants who used the salt substitute were less likely to experience recurrent stroke events, hemorrhagic stroke, stroke-related mortality and all-cause mortality. They reported no increased risk of hyperkalemia among the participants in the salt substitute group.

The findings identified a potential new secondary prevention strategy to combat recurrent stroke and improve cardiovascular health.

Read more: JAMA Cardiology

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