Effects of Ramadan fasting on the symptoms of chronic heart failure

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The holy month of Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar. Ramadan fasting is considered one of the 5 fundamental pillars of the Islamic religion. Most Muslims worldwide voluntarily abstain from any food, drink or oral medications between dawn and sunset during this holy month. Although patients diagnosed with chronic illnesses are exempt from fasting based on religious dictates/principles, most patients voluntarily choose to fast.1 During this period, it is observed that the dietary habits and daily lifestyle of an individual undergo significant alterations in terms of the daily caloric intake obtained from 2 meals eaten during the night, and this is associated with changes in sleeping patterns.


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