Nutritional considerations in heart failure

Nurs Clin North Am. 2008 Mar;43(1):117-32; vii. doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2007.10.003.

Abstract

There are a number of factors related to heart failure pathophysiology and treatment that influence nutrient requirements for patients. These include catabolism, inflammation, oxidative stress, diuretic use, and presence of comorbidities. On the other hand, there is evidence that specific nutrients can alter heart failure pathophysiology. This article reviews the current evidence for nutritional recommendations regarding sodium and fluid restriction, macro- and micronutrient intake, and dietary changes required by the presence of common comorbidities.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cachexia / etiology
  • Diet*
  • Dietary Fats / administration & dosage
  • Dietary Fats / adverse effects
  • Energy Intake
  • Heart Failure* / metabolism
  • Heart Failure* / physiopathology
  • Heart Failure* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Micronutrients / metabolism
  • Micronutrients / physiology*
  • Nutritional Requirements*
  • Sodium Chloride, Dietary / administration & dosage
  • Sodium Chloride, Dietary / adverse effects

Substances

  • Dietary Fats
  • Micronutrients
  • Sodium Chloride, Dietary