Dietary strategies and nutritional supplements in the management of heart failure: a systematic review

Frontiers in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Oct. 11, 2024

Background and objective Heart failure (HF) is a syndrome of increased intracardiac pressure or decreased cardiac output. There lack conclusive evidence to recommend the regular use any dietary supplement in patients with HF. However, certain studies have shown nutritional interventions be beneficial for Therefore, purpose this systematic review was understand map updates supplementation measures related HF over past 5 years. Study design A review. Methods The PubMed, Web Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library databases were searched randomized clinical trials on association between supplements published 2018 2023. total 1755 documents retrieved, which 19 finalized inclusion. Results findings suggest that individualized support reduces mortality risk major cardiovascular events chronic heart inpatients at high risk. Mediterranean diet improves functionality, quality life, function. Additionally, thiamine, ubiquinol, D-ribose, L-arginine enhances left ventricular ejection fraction. Probiotic yogurt may effectively improve inflammatory antioxidative status failure. Whey protein melatonin positive effect improving endothelial function patients. Conclusion Certain provide some benefit there no relevant definitive impact prognosis HF, more high-quality are needed further in-depth studies. Systematic registration Identifier, CRD42024510847

Language: Английский

Sex Differences in the Impact of BMI on Length of Hospital Stay in Hypertensive Patients Admitted to a Cardiology Department: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Vascular Health and Risk Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: Volume 20, P. 579 - 591

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Body mass index (BMI), as a straightforward measure, is widely used in clinical practice, and its results are linked to HT patient prognosis. This study aimed ascertain if sex differences exist the prognostic significance of BMI at time admission cardiology unit, how this impacts LOHS for patients suffering from hypertension.

Language: Английский