Dietary sodium restriction below 2 g per day predicted shorter event-free survival in patients with mild heart failure

Conclusion:
Sodium restriction below 2 g/day is not warranted in mild HF patients, whereas excessive sodium intake above 3 g/day may be harmful in moderate to severe HF patients.

Source: European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - November 18, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Song, E. K., Moser, D. K., Dunbar, S. B., Pressler, S. J., Lennie, T. A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research