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When a large amount of salt is given acutely, it is rapidly excreted by the kidneys. When the same amount is administered chronically, it usually produces a gradual but steady increase in arterial pressure which might be due to declining kidney function. The hypertensive process can be quickened and exacerbated by combining a high sodium intake with partial nephrectomy or added mineralocorticoids.
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Coleman, T.G. (1980). Hypertension due to Excessive Dietary Sodium and/or Adrenal Steroids. In: Blood Pressure Control. Blood Pressure Control, vol 1. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-1328-9_9
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