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What are the recommended medications for managing heart failure according to the text?
What are the recommended medications for managing heart failure according to the text?
- Steroids and immunosuppressants
- Antibiotics and antivirals
- ACE inhibitors or ARBs, beta blockers, diuretics, and digitalis (correct)
- Anticoagulants and antiplatelets
Which of the following is a biomarker used in the diagnosis of heart failure?
Which of the following is a biomarker used in the diagnosis of heart failure?
- Creatinine
- Troponin
- Insulin
- BNP (correct)
What is the role of an RDN in managing heart failure?
What is the role of an RDN in managing heart failure?
- Educating on diet and lifestyle changes (correct)
- Performing surgeries
- Monitoring blood pressure
- Prescribing medications
How is indirect calorimetry used in heart failure management?
How is indirect calorimetry used in heart failure management?
What is cardiac cachexia?
What is cardiac cachexia?
What is a common issue related to transition of care for heart failure patients?
What is a common issue related to transition of care for heart failure patients?
What is the primary contributor to the development of atherosclerotic plaque?
What is the primary contributor to the development of atherosclerotic plaque?
Which population group is considered high risk for hypertension development?
Which population group is considered high risk for hypertension development?
What is the recommended duration and intensity of exercise for managing hypertension?
What is the recommended duration and intensity of exercise for managing hypertension?
Which lifestyle factor is NOT listed as a risk factor for heart failure?
Which lifestyle factor is NOT listed as a risk factor for heart failure?
What disease is primarily associated with a physical exam of extremities and lower extremity blood flow assessment using the ankle-brachial index (ABI)?
What disease is primarily associated with a physical exam of extremities and lower extremity blood flow assessment using the ankle-brachial index (ABI)?
Which component of atherogenic dyslipidemia is increased in individuals with this condition?
Which component of atherogenic dyslipidemia is increased in individuals with this condition?
What contributes to the increase in cardiac output and alteration of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in obesity?
What contributes to the increase in cardiac output and alteration of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in obesity?
