Development and testing of the feasibility and acceptability of a tailored dietary intervention in patients with heart failure.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to describe how to develop a theory-based tailored dietary intervention (TADI) and test its feasibility and acceptability in patients with heart failure (HF).

Methods: The development team consisted of experts in HF, nutrition, and clinical trials. Four patients with HF and 3 additional experts reviewed intervention materials and provided feedback.

Higher dietary lycopene intake is associated with longer cardiac event-free survival in patients with heart failure.

Background: The antioxidant lycopene may be beneficial for patients with heart failure (HF). Processed tomato products are a major source of lycopene, although they are also high in sodium. Increased sodium intake may counter the positive antioxidant effect of lycopene.

Nutritional considerations in heart failure.

There are a number of factors related to heart failure pathophysiology and treatment that influence nutrient requirements for patients. These include catabolism, inflammation, oxidative stress, diuretic use, and presence of comorbidities. On the other hand, there is evidence that specific nutrients can alter heart failure pathophysiology.