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.

Can Dieting Cause Heart Palpitations?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Sara Tomm

Dieting is a serious endeavor that requires conscientious effort and dedication. Just like any other challenge you face, there is a right way to approach a diet and a wrong way. Unfortunately, improper dieting can cause permanent damage to your physical and mental health and can even endanger your life.

Sara Tomm began writing in 1971. She holds certificates in the medical, physiological and nutritional principles and treatment modalities for eating disorders. As a weight-management consultant, Tomm authored educational materials relating to the medical, psychological, environmental and social aspects of eating disorders, nutrition and physical fitness. She studied at Columbia University, Henry George School of Social Science, Farmingdale State College and Suffolk Community College.