The aim of the study was to estimate sodium intake level and to study the effect of sodium on the heart geometry in elderly hypertensive patients. 52 hypertensive patients aged 43 to 82 years were examined. It was established that sodium intake decreases rapidly after 54 years. However, sodium intake in elderly hypertensive patients is higher than the minimum level recommended by the WHO. It was found that salt intake decrease is associated with body weight loss and reduction of hypertrophic and volumetric parameters of the heart.