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Cardiovascular Disease (C) Flashcards

1
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What is the leading cause of death and permanent disability in the US?

A

Cardiovascular disease

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What is compensated heart disease?

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The body is able to maintain circulation; heart enlarges

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What does decompensated heart disease cause?

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Congestive heart failure

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Which is the most common form of arteriosclerosis (hardened arteries)?

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Atherosclerosis

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What happens in a patient with atherosclerosis?

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Plaque reduces size of lumen, leading to decreased oxygen flow (angina pectoris) and waste removal, causing ischemia

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How do most heart attacks happen?

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A blood clot (thrombus) blocks blood flow to the myocardium (hence myocardial infarction)

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What is a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)?

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A stroke

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What is peripheral vascular disease?

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When arteriosclerosis/a thrombus/resulting ischemic tissue occurs away from the heart

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9
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What are optimal total cholesterol levels?

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Under 200 mg/dL

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10
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What are borderline high total cholesterol levels?

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200-239 mg/dL

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What are high cholesterol levels?

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240+ mg/dL

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What are optimal LDL levels?

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Under 100mg/dL

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13
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What are borderline high LDL levels?

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130-159mg/dL

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14
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What are high cholesterol levels?

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160-189mg/dL

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15
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What are very high cholesterol levels?

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180+mg/dL

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16
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What HDL level will protect against heart disease?

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Over 60mg/dL

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17
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What HDL level is considered a risk factor for heart disease?

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Under 40/mgdL

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18
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What are optimal triglyceride levels?

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Under 150mg/dL

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19
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What are borderline high triglyceride levels?

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150-199mg/dL

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20
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What are high triglyceride levels?

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200+mg/dL

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21
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What should cholesterol intake be limited to per day?

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Under 200mg

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22
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What macronutrient split is recommended for heart health?

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50-55% carbs, 12-20% proteins, 20-35% fats

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23
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What percent of calories in the US diet come from fats?

24
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Simple sugars may have what adverse effect on heart health?

25
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What are prominent sources of cholesterol?

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Organ meats, egg yolks, and some shellfish

26
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What are prominent sources of saturated fat?

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Animal products, coconut, chocolate, and palm oil

27
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What are prominent sources of polyunsaturated fat?

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Plants and some fish

28
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Those who increased their soluble fiber intake by 5-10g saw what drop in their LDL cholesterol?

29
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What are the total fiber intake recommendations?

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38g men, 25g women

30
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What are the soluble fiber intake recommendations?

31
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If ideal blood lipid levels are not achieved in 3-6months from the diet, what medications may be prescribed?

A

Lipitor or Zocor (interact with grapefruit)

32
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What is the diet post-MI (heart attack)?

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Initially nothing by mouth, then a liquid diet for 24 hours, then a reduced sodium diet to prevent fluid accumulation and reduce the work of the heart.

33
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What can also cause CHF (decompensation) besides heart disease?

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Diabetes and renal disease

34
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What is the dominant treatment for clients with heart failure?

35
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What condition can diuretics cause?

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Hypokalemia (offset by eating fruits and vegetables)

36
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What percent of hypertension cases are primary?

37
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What can cause secondary hypertension?

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Renal disease, adrenal issues, or birth control

38
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What blood pressure qualifies as a hypertension diagnosis?

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Systolic 140+ or diastolic 90+

39
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What is a normal blood pressure?

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120/80 mmHg

40
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What blood pressure is considered pre-hypertensive?

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120-139/80-85 mmHg

41
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What blood pressure is considered stage one hypertension?

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140-159/90-99 mmHg

42
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What blood pressure is considered stage two hypertension?

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160+/100+ mmHg

43
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Which condition is often called the silent disease?

A

Hypertension

44
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What minerals besides sodium are factors in hypertension?

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Chloride, magnesium, and calcium

45
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What is the DASH diet?

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8-12 servings of fruit and vegetables; adequate calcium; smart protein portions; nuts, seeds, and legumes 3-4x a week; limited fats and oils; under 5 sweets per week.

46
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How can fruits and vegetables lower blood pressure?

A

High in potassium

47
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What is the recommended potassium intake?

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4.7g/ 4,700mg

48
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Thickened heart muscle is present in what percent of obese children?

49
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What is the recommended amount of sodium for someone with hypertension?

50
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What is the average sodium intake in the US?

51
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What is the minimum amount of sodium?

52
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What are some examples of hidden sodium?

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MSG, baking power, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), and brine

53
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What is considered very low sodium restriction?

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1.5-2g per day

54
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What is considered moderate sodium restriction?

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2-3g per day

55
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What percent of sodium comes from processed foods?

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