Guide To Treating And Preventing Ventricular Fibrillation

Consume A Healthy And Balanced Diet

Individuals at risk for ventricular fibrillation need to keep their blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight within safe limits. To help with this, doctors recommend patients consume a healthy and balanced diet. The DASH diet and the Mediterranean diet may both be beneficial for cardiac patients. These diets are based around fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fish, and limited amounts of oil. Patients recovering from heart surgery and those who have multiple health conditions may wish to consult a nutritionist, who can help with healthy meal planning. Patients should ask their doctors if there are any foods they should avoid that may interact with their medications. In particular, cardiac patients are advised to limit their intake of sodium and sugar.