What advice should be given to people with heart failure regarding salt and fluid consumption?
Healthcare professionals should not routinely advise patients to restrict salt or fluid, however there may be specific clinical circumstances where restriction is appropriate. People with heart failure should avoid salt substitutes that contain potassium, as this could put them at risk of hyperkalaemia. It is also important to note that the possible negative impact of salt and fluid restriction programmes on patient experience and quality of life should not be ignored.