Trends of 'sparse'. Translations for 'sparse'. British English: sparse ADJECTIVE. Something that is sparse is small in number or amount and spread out over an area.Many slopes are rock fields with sparse vegetation. Brazilian Portuguese: esparso. Chinese: ç¨çç.
Heart Failure: Watching Your Fluids. Too much fluid in your body can make it harder for your already-weakened heart to pump. Your doctor may prescribe a diuretic to help get rid of excess fluid. He or she may also suggest that you limit liquids so that your body can get rid of the extra water and sodium.
1 In patients with heart failure, sodium restriction is an important part of treatment and may reduce the need for drug therapy. 2  Restriction of sodium to 2,000 to 2,400 milligrams per day, along with fluid restriction to 1.5 liters daily, improves heart function and reduces leg swelling.