Non-Pharm for HTN Flashcards
1
Q
4 Fundamental Changes
A
- Maintain healthy weight - every pound lost decreases SBP by 1 mmHg
- Exercise regularly - minimum of 150 minutes per week of moderate, aerobic exercise, start at 20-30 minutes every other day
- Health-heart Diet - fruits, veggies, whole grains, decrease in sodium to decrease BP (calorie restriction to lose weight)
- Moderate alcohol intake - =< 2 drinks a day for men, 1 drink for women
2
Q
Most effective changes for decrease BP…
A
- Losing weight
- DASH diet
3
Q
Lose Weight + BP Changes
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- Reach/maintain normal BMI
- Decreases by 5-20 mmHg for every 20 pounds lost
4
Q
DASH Diet + BP Changes
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- Fruit, veggies, low-fat dairy, decreased fat
- Decrease by 8-14 mmHg
5
Q
Reduce Na+ Intake + BP Changes
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- Max 2300 mg/day
- Decreases by 2-8 mmHg
6
Q
Exercising Regularly + BP Changes
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- 150 minutes of moderate, aerobic exercise per week
- Decreases by 4-9 mmHg
7
Q
Limit Alcohol + BP Changes
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- Limit to 2 or less drinks for men per day or 1 drink or less for women
- Decreases by 2-4 mmHg
8
Q
DASH Diet
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- High K+, high Ca+, limits Na+
- Low sodium version: only 1500 mg/day
- Grains: 6-8 servings per day
- Lean meat: <6 servings per day
- Sweets/sugar: =< 5 servings per day
- Fruits/veggies: 8-10 servings per day
- Low fat dairy: 2-3 servings per day
9
Q
Does stopping smoking decrease BP?
A
NO
10
Q
Cigarettes
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- Only temporarily activate SNS from smoking
- Not connected to chronic HTN
- Risk factor for coronary artery disease, so more important to stop smoking for CV health
