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Lecture 8: Diet and CV Disease Flashcards

1
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What is atherosclerosis?

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Buildup of fatty plaques in the walls of arteries, resulting in narrowing of the arteries.

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What are the main risk factors for atherosclerosis?

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  • DM
  • HLD/Hypercholesterolemia
  • HTN
  • Poor lifestyle habits
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3
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What is the #1 cause of death in the US?

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CV disease

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How do we assess ASCVD risk and when do we suggest lifestyle changes?

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  • 10 year risk calculator
  • 10 year risk > 20% with LDL > 100
  • 10 year risk < 20% with 2+ CAD risk and LDL > 130
  • 10 year risk < 20% with 0-1 CAD risk and LDL > 160
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5
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What are the 7 risk factors for CAD?

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  • DM
  • HLD/Hypercholesterolemia
  • HTN
  • Obesity
  • Smoking
  • Poor physical activity
  • Poor Diet
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6
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What are the general recommendations regarding fat intake for atherosclerosis?

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  • Low sat/trans fatty acids
  • Low cholesterol
  • < 7% of calories should be saturated for those with ASCVD risk.
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7
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How do dietary fats contribute to atherosclerosis?

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  • Increased saturated fats = increased LDL
  • Acute ingestion of high amts of fatty acids = cardiac stressor
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8
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What is the suggestion from the AHA/ACC regarding saturated fats?

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Replace them with MUFAs and PUFAs.

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9
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Where do men tend to get their saturated fats from? Women? Children?

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  • Men: Meat
  • Women: Dairy
  • Children: Milk
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10
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What is the effect of saturated fats on our lipids?

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Increasing TC and LDL.

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What are the 2 PUFAs we cannot synthesize?

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  • Omega-3
  • Omega-6
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What has happened to the modern diet in regards to omega-3:omega-6 ratio?

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Increased ratio of 1:20. Omega-6 is high now due to corn.

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13
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When might we suggest omega-3 supplementation for a patient?

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Those with existing heart disease.

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14
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What is the general recommendation regarding omega-3 supplementation?

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Reasonable, but not efficacious enough as monotherapy.

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15
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What diet has very high MUFAs?

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Mediterranean diet

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16
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What is the general recommendation regarding MUFAs?

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Regarded as healthy fats and may be promoted as part of an overall heart-healthy diet.

17
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Why are MUFAs good for you?

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Promote reductions of LDL and elevations in HDL.

18
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What are the two major approaches to preventing heart disease in regards to dietary fats?

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  • Limiting overall dietary fats
  • Liberalizing intake of MUFAs and omega-3 PUFAs. (Medi diet)
19
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How much can optimal dietary intake affect LDL and TC? What about statins?

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  • Optimal dietary fat intake: LDL down 20%, TC down 30%.
  • Statins: LDL down up to 60%
20
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What are the general recommendations regarding carb intake for atherosclerosis?

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  • Avoid refined carbs, grains, and added sugars.
  • High intake of fruits and veggies
  • Ketogenic diets may promote atherosclerosis.
  • Low-carb with high protein may worsen atherosclerosis.
21
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What are the general recommendations regarding protein intake for atherosclerosis?

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Plant protein is best.
Poultry/fish is best among animals, processed red meat is worst.

22
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How do antioxidants work?

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Inhibit LDL oxidation and nitric oxide degradation, which slows atherosclerosis.

23
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What falls under antioxidants? Effects?

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Vit E, Beta-carotene, Vit C: no benefit by taking supplement versions.
Bioflavonoids: improved overall cardiac health in moderation.

24
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What contains bioflavonoids?

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  • Dark choco
  • cocoa
  • tea
  • red wine
  • grape juice
25
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How do B vitamins help with atherosclerosis?

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B6/12/9 help metabolize homocysteine and methionine.

Elevated homocysteine is found in 1/3 of CAD patients.
Low folate leads to elevated homocysteine.

No benefit to supplement.

26
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When is CoQ10 helpful?

A

Existing heart-related conditions with cardiomyopathy or HF.

27
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Where is CoQ10 found naturally?

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All plant-based foods.

28
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How does alcohol affect atherosclerosis?

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Low-moderate consumption = reduced ASCVD risk. (specifically red wine)

29
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What is resveratrol?

A

Polyphenol with high antioxidant properties, found mainly in red wine and non-alcoholic red wine.

30
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What nuts are best for atherosclerosis?

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Tree nuts, mainly walnuts and then almonds.

31
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What additional dietary element has no effect on CVD mortality, but lowers BP?

A

Garlic

32
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What additional dietary element may work well with statins?

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Plant stanols/sterols, which reduce cholesterol absorption.

Whole grains, bran, peanuts.

33
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How prevalent is HTN in the US?

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29-45% of adults.

34
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What is stage 1 HTN?

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SBP 130-139 OR DBP 80-89.

35
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What special population considerations should we consider with HTN?

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  • Blacks
  • Non-obese patients may develop insulin resistance
36
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What lifestyle modifications are generally good for HTN?

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  • Weight reduction
  • Aerobic exercise 30m/5days
  • Moderation of alcohol intake
  • General diet recommendations (Na < 2300mg, DASH diet)
37
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What is the DASH diet?

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  • Dietary approaches to stop hypertension.
  • High carb, but low GI foods.
  • Na intake < 2300mg daily (but you need 1500mg minimum)
38
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What dietary supplement is noticeably good in younger pts for lowering BP?

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Calcium

39
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What 3 things in our diet have bad effects on HTN?

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  • SODIUM
  • Alcohol
  • Caffeine

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