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Monday, May 26, 2003
Okay I understand most of this, but TOO MUCH LIQUIDS can trigger heart failure?? Crap.
Salt is going to be my drug of choice. I love it so much. When I was a kid, I used to slip into the kitchen, shake some salt into my palm, and happily lick it up. Then, when I was 12 or so, my dad had to go on a low-sodium diet. My mom made the blandest foods in the world. I had to sneak my own salt into my food, secretly so my dad wouldn't see. Doesn't that sound like a drug to you?
Why is it important to avoid triggers for heart failure?
Triggers upset the delicate balance in your body, making it even harder for your heart to pump effectively. When your heart suddenly cannot pump the blood that your body needs, symptoms of sudden heart failure develop.
Triggers lead to sudden heart failure in different ways.
Why does sodium trigger sudden heart failure?
After eating salty foods, you probably notice that you are thirsty and want to drink extra liquids. Sodium is a major component of salt and will cause your body to hold onto (retain) fluid even if you don't drink more liquids. This extra fluid causes your heart to work harder than normal to circulate the extra blood volume throughout your body.
Why does drinking too much liquid trigger sudden heart failure?
If you drink a lot of liquid in a short period of time, fluid builds up in your bloodstream. This is because your body does not have enough time to get rid of the extra fluid through your kidneys. This extra blood volume increases your heart's workload.
Why does overexercising trigger sudden heart failure?
Moderate exercise is very good for you and for your heart. Regular exercise improves your circulation and helps you control your weight. If you overexercise to the point that you become out of breath, have chest pain, or become dizzy, you may be doing more harm than good. Overexercise increases your heart's workload and can reduce its ability to pump effectively.
Why does taking medications incorrectly trigger sudden heart failure?
Your medications help maintain a delicate balance between the amount of fluid in your body and the ability of your heart to effectively pump blood. If you delay or miss doses of your medications, it can affect this balance.
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