Autonomic nervous system dysfunction is known to be associated with an increased risk of heart rhythm abnormalities and sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients with chronic heart failure - a condition affecting millions of people worldwide. The nitric oxide pathway has been identified as being involved in mediating the effects of the autonomic nervous system on the heart. Recent studies have shown that dietary nitrates can increase the availability of nitric oxide in the body. This study hopes to find out if dietary nitrate supplementation can help to improve cardiac and autonomic function in patients with heart failure and autonomic dysfunction and reduce the risk of arrhythmias.
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Change in heart rate variability (HRV) from baseline
Timeframe: 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Change in QT variability index (QTVI) from baseline
Timeframe: 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Change in Regional Restitution Instability Index (R2I2) from baseline
Timeframe: 4 weeks and 8 weeks
Change in Peak Electrocardiogram Restitution Slope (PERS) from baseline
Timeframe: 4 weeks and 8 weeks