12 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of cardiac cachexia?
Obesity
Which of the following is a common symptom of cardiac cachexia?
Muscle weakness
What is the primary treatment approach for cardiac cachexia?
Pharmacological therapy
Which of the following is a potential reason for poor dietary intake in patients with cardiac cachexia?
Decreased appetite
Why do patients with cardiac cachexia often have a decreased appetite?
Due to hormonal imbalances
What is the impact of poor dietary intake on patients with cardiac cachexia?
Worsened cardiac function
Which of the following is a potential reason for poor dietary intake in patients with cardiac cachexia?
Impaired digestion
What is the impact of poor dietary intake on patients with cardiac cachexia?
Increased mortality risk
Why do patients with cardiac cachexia often have a decreased appetite?
Altered taste perception
Which of the following is a potential reason for poor dietary intake in patients with cardiac cachexia?
Reduced taste and smell sensations
What is the impact of poor dietary intake on patients with cardiac cachexia?
Increased morbidity and mortality
Why do patients with cardiac cachexia often have a decreased appetite?
Altered brain signaling related to hunger and satiety
Study Notes
Cardiac Cachexia
- A common cause of cardiac cachexia is NOT medication side effects.
Symptoms of Cardiac Cachexia
- A common symptom of cardiac cachexia is weight loss.
Treatment Approach
- The primary treatment approach for cardiac cachexia is addressing the underlying heart condition.
Poor Dietary Intake
- A potential reason for poor dietary intake in patients with cardiac cachexia is decreased appetite due to increased levels of cytokines and hormonal changes.
- Poor dietary intake can lead to malnutrition, further exacerbating the condition.
Decreased Appetite
- Patients with cardiac cachexia often have a decreased appetite due to increased levels of cytokines and hormonal changes.
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