13 Questions
What are the recommended medications for managing heart failure according to the text?
ACE inhibitors or ARBs, beta blockers, diuretics, and digitalis
Which of the following is a biomarker used in the diagnosis of heart failure?
BNP
What is the role of an RDN in managing heart failure?
Educating on diet and lifestyle changes
How is indirect calorimetry used in heart failure management?
To measure metabolic rate
What is cardiac cachexia?
Severe weight loss and muscle wasting in heart failure patients
What is a common issue related to transition of care for heart failure patients?
Polypharmacy of supplements
What is the primary contributor to the development of atherosclerotic plaque?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
Which population group is considered high risk for hypertension development?
African Americans
What is the recommended duration and intensity of exercise for managing hypertension?
30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week
Which lifestyle factor is NOT listed as a risk factor for heart failure?
Regular physical activity
What disease is primarily associated with a physical exam of extremities and lower extremity blood flow assessment using the ankle-brachial index (ABI)?
Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Which component of atherogenic dyslipidemia is increased in individuals with this condition?
Hypertryglycermia
What contributes to the increase in cardiac output and alteration of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in obesity?
High sodium intake
Learn about the nutritional implications of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), which is the number one cause of death in the U.S. Understand key aspects such as HTN, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), HF, and how aging and high-risk populations contribute to CVD development.
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