Dr. Mary Blanton Covell discusses the SSaSS Trial with co-host, Dr. Tracy Macaulay.
0:00-1:24: Introduction
1:25-5:00: SSaSS Trial Overview
5:01-8:50: Thoughts on the SSaSS Trial
8:51-9:55: Application to Clinical Practice
9:56-11:46: Recent FDA Guidance on Industry Sodium Content
11:47-22:15: Other Dietary Recommendations
22:16 – 23:21: Closing
References:
SSaSS Trial: Neal B, Tian M, Li N, et al. Rationale, design, and baseline characteristics of the Salt Substitute and Stroke Study (SSaSS)-A large-scale cluster randomized controlled trial. Am Heart J. 2017;188:109-117. doi:10.1016/j.ahj.2017.02.033
Guidance for Industry: Voluntary Sodium Reduction Goals: https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/guidance-industry-voluntary-sodium-reduction-goals
Estruch R, Ros E, Salas-Salvadó J, et al. Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet Supplemented with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil or Nuts. N Engl J Med. 2018;378(25):e34. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1800389
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