MNT for CVD

cardiovascular disease

what are the leading cause of death in the US?

hypertension, atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, and heart failure

what are the major forms of cardiovascular disease?

140/90 mmHg

hypertension is indicated by readings equal to or greater than __________

hypertension

this is a risk factor for many cardiovascular disorders and kidney disease

males gender and african american

hypertension is increased in those that are…

excessive secretion of angiotensin II, smoking, renal disease, and Adrenal disorders

what are some specific risk factors that cause hypertension?

weight reduction, physical activity and nutrition therapy

what are some treatments that can be done to help with hypertension?

loop diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and Beta-1-blockers

pharmacological interventions can also help with treatment of hypertension, these are…

DASH diet, weight loss, physical activity, smoking cessation, mineral regulation

what are some lifestyle factors that can be addressed to help

DASH diet

this involves a consumption of foods high in calcium, potassium, magnesium, fibers, and low in fat.

limits fats and oils, using healthy fats

abundant servings of fruits and vegetables

reduced packaged/processed foods and high sodium snacks

1500 mg

what is the sodium intake for people with hypertension?

atherosclerosis

thickening of the blood vessel walls caused by presence of plaque; results in restriction of blood flow

PCI (angioplasty)

a procedure used to open blocked coronary arteries caused by coronary artery disease

20-35%

what is the recommended dietary fat for someone with atherosclerosis?

what is the recommended saturated fat for someone with atherosclerosis?

what is the recommended cholesterol intake for someone with atherosclerosis?

fat, fiber, weight, food choices, and physical inactivity

what will the nutrition diagnoses of atherosclerosis focus on?

Ischemic heart disease

coronary arteries are occluded to the point that blood flow to distal portions is compromised

true

T/F

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in the US, someone experiences a heart attack every 34 seconds

MNT for ischemic heart disease

limit oral intake

progress oral diets liquids to soft

eat small, more frequent meals

follow TLC dietary recommendations during recovery (3-5 days post surgery)

heart failure

impairment of the ventricles capacity to eject blood from the heart or to fill with blood

hypertension

heart failure risk is higher in those with _________

African Americans

who has the higher risk of heart failure?

men

ischemic heart disease is the most common cause of heart failure in _____

women

hypertension is the most common cause of heart failure in _____

common nutrition diagnoses of heart failure

excessive sodium and/or fluid intake

less than optimal intake of sat fat, trans fatty acids, and cholesterol

inadequate oral food/beverage intake

inadequate protein and/or energy intake

food-medication interactions

impaired ability to prepare foods/meals

symptoms of heart failure

shortness of breath

fatigue (tiredness)

swelling of the ankles, feet, and/or legs

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these are known as …

medical treatment of atherosclerosis

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)

Laser angioplasty

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)

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these procedure are done when the obstruction is severe

2300 mg

what is the recommended sodium intake based on the dietary guidelines?

Diagnosis for hypertension

excessive energy intake

excessive or inappropriate intake of fats

excessive sodium intake

inadequate calcium, fiber, potassium, or magnesium intake

overweight/obesity

food and nutrition knowledge deficit

physical inactivity