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.

Red Flag Signs for Congestive Heart Failure

Published Aug,14 2017 | By J. Lucy Boyd

Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart fails to efficiently pump a sufficient amount of blood to the body&#039;s organs and tissues. As fluid pools in areas such as the lungs, they become congested. Also called CHF, congestive heart failure can come on suddenly or develop gradually.