correlational
Analysis v1
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Sodium excretion levels don't affect blood pressure, heart rate, or how much blood the heart pumps when lying down.
Scientific Claim
There is no association between 24-hour urinary sodium excretion and aortic systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, cardiac output, or systemic vascular resistance in adults without blood pressure-lowering medications.
Original Statement
“In supine laboratory recordings, there were no differences in aortic systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The study design is observational and cross-sectional, so only association can be claimed. The use of 'no association' is appropriate for this context.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found