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| Coronary heart disease, Stroke, Heart failure, and hypertension. |
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| __________________ goal by 2020 is to improve the cardiovascular health of all americans by 20%. |
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| The American Heart association |
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| High Blood Pressure. Elevated blood pressure greater than or equal to 140/90. |
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| Diet related to Hypertension: |
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| May eliminate the need for medication. Potassium intake can lower blood pressure. Bananas, Potatoes, high starch foods. |
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Dietary approaches to stop hypertension.
Lowering sodium lowers blood pressure. |
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| The greatest reduction in blood pressure occurred at ____mg of sodium. |
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| What percentage of sodium is consumed from processed foods? |
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| Hypertension is directly related to: |
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| What can lower blood pressure, aside from a low sodium diet? |
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| Hypertension and alcohol drink recommendations for men and women: |
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Men: 2 drinks
Women: 1 drink |
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| True or False: Diet is the first treatment before medication is given. |
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True
Rationale: diet is the initial treatment before drug therapy is introduced and may eliminate the need for medication. |
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| hardening and narrowing of the arteries. LDL Cholesterol is building up within the arteries, along the walls. |
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| Risk factors of Coronary heart disease: |
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| Genetics, Gender, and advanced age. |
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| Coronary heart disease is caused by: |
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| LDL plaque built up in the large and medium sized coronary arteries. |
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| Cigarette smoking adds to CHD with what risks? |
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| atherosclerosis, increased heart rate, narrowed arteries, increased BP, lowers HDL (good cholesterol), and promotes clot formation. |
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| Cholesterol only comes from what food source? |
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| Cigarette smokers are at 10X greater risk for developing: |
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| Peripheral arterial disease |
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| Cigarette smokers increase their risk 2X greater for: |
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| primary objective of controlling Metabolic Syndrome: |
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| reduce the risk for atherosclerotic CVD |
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| Goals for someone with Metabolic Syndrome: |
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| Smoking cessation, losing weight, and controlling blood pressure and glucose levels. |
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| Heart failure is characterized with what symptoms? |
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| Edema, Fatigue, shortness of breath, and cardiac cachexia (wasting away of tissues) |
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| Nutrition therapy for Heart Failure: |
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| 1.5-2g/day of sodium, fluid restricted to 1.5L/day (for pts with hyponatremia), low-calorie diet, increased potassium, small frequent meals, regular exercise. |
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