Brain

The blood supply to the brain, including stroke.

Conditions 1

  • A sudden loss of brain function. It happens when part of the brain does not get enough blood or when there is bleeding inside the skull.

    Condition 0 claims Evidence checked 2026-10-11

Outcomes 1

  • Having a stroke during a study's follow-up. Each study decides what counts as a stroke.

    Outcome 0 claims Evidence checked 2026-10-11

Publications 1

  • The main report of the SSaSS salt-substitute trial, published online on 29 August 2021 and in the print issue of 16 September 2021.

    Publication Evidence checked 2026-10-12

Studies 1

  • A large trial in rural China that tested whether replacing ordinary salt with a lower-sodium, potassium-enriched salt reduces strokes. It enrolled people who had had a stroke or who were 60 or older...

    Study Evidence checked 2026-10-12