Approximately 30 to 40 percent of patients with heart failure are readmitted within six months of hospitalization. Studies have concluded that readmissions for heart failure could be prevented in at least 40 percent of cases.5 Unnecessary readmissions contribute significantly to the cost of this disease. Unfortunately, the prevalence of heart failure continues to rise and has resulted in an annual expenditure of $10 billion for diagnosis and treatment. 3 The average hospital stay for treatment of this disease is nine days, 4 and the overall five-year mortality rate is 50 percent.
However, consumption of oatmeal is not preferable for the gout patients due to its high or moderately high content of purines. On an average, a healthy individualâs daily diet includes about 600 to 1000 milligrams of purines.
To help control your gout: 1  Limit foods that are high in purines, especially meat, seafood, and beer. 2  Eat a healthy diet that provides the nutrients you need and helps you control your weight. 3  Eat low-fat dairy products. 4  This may lower your risk of gout. 5  Drink plenty of water and other fluids. Eat foods that may lower your risk of gout. 2  These include: 3  Low-fat or fat-free milk. 4  Low-fat yogurt. 5  Choose healthy foods. 6  These foods include: 7  A wide range of fruits and vegetables. 8  Eggs, nuts, and seeds for protein. 9  Small amounts of meat.