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Which of the following is NOT a common cause of cardiac cachexia?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of cardiac cachexia?
- Myocardial infarction
- Coronary artery disease
- Obesity (correct)
- Chronic heart failure
Which of the following is a common symptom of cardiac cachexia?
Which of the following is a common symptom of cardiac cachexia?
- Muscle weakness (correct)
- Hypertension
- Increased appetite
- Excessive weight gain
What is the primary treatment approach for cardiac cachexia?
What is the primary treatment approach for cardiac cachexia?
- Dietary changes
- Surgical intervention
- Pharmacological therapy (correct)
- Physical therapy
Which of the following is a potential reason for poor dietary intake in patients with cardiac cachexia?
Which of the following is a potential reason for poor dietary intake in patients with cardiac cachexia?
Why do patients with cardiac cachexia often have a decreased appetite?
Why do patients with cardiac cachexia often have a decreased appetite?
What is the impact of poor dietary intake on patients with cardiac cachexia?
What is the impact of poor dietary intake on patients with cardiac cachexia?
Which of the following is a potential reason for poor dietary intake in patients with cardiac cachexia?
Which of the following is a potential reason for poor dietary intake in patients with cardiac cachexia?
What is the impact of poor dietary intake on patients with cardiac cachexia?
What is the impact of poor dietary intake on patients with cardiac cachexia?
Why do patients with cardiac cachexia often have a decreased appetite?
Why do patients with cardiac cachexia often have a decreased appetite?
Which of the following is a potential reason for poor dietary intake in patients with cardiac cachexia?
Which of the following is a potential reason for poor dietary intake in patients with cardiac cachexia?
What is the impact of poor dietary intake on patients with cardiac cachexia?
What is the impact of poor dietary intake on patients with cardiac cachexia?
Why do patients with cardiac cachexia often have a decreased appetite?
Why do patients with cardiac cachexia often have a decreased appetite?
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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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