Managing Heart Failure: Diet, Palpitations & Symptoms

Managing congestive heart failure requires a strict sodium-controlled diet and careful fluid intake. Addressing secondary symptoms like heart palpitations often involves balancing electrolytes like magnesium and calcium.

Sodium & Heart Palpitations

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Amy Dixon

Heart palpitations can be characterized as a racing heart beat that can be felt in the chest or neck. They can also be felt as skipped beats, beats that are faster or harder than usual, or a fluttering in the chest. They can occur at rest or during activity, while sitting or standing.