What do patients with heart valve insufficiency eat?

Patients with heart valve insufficiency do not have strict dietary requirements, and patients with heart failure should limit salt and water appropriately. Patients with heart valve insufficiency do not have strict dietary contraindications, usually can eat normally, pay attention to the balance of nutrients. For heart valve disease patients with heart failure, appropriate restrictions on water, can not drink a lot of water, while reducing the intake of salt. Heart valve disease if combined with coronary heart disease, to low-fat food, limit the intake of animal fat, egg yolk and other foods. Mild non-closure insufficiency of heart valves does not require special treatment, but care should be taken to strengthen monitoring. Severe heart valve closure insufficiency may lead to heart failure, need oral furosemide, isosorbide nitrate and other drugs indirect load, especially serious need to replace the heart valve, the specific treatment should follow the doctor’s instructions. If valve disease is detected, specialist consultation is recommended, with regular follow-up to adjust medications and assess indications for surgery.