Management of all types and grades of angina includes the use of lifestyle modification to reduce risk factors. Which of these modifications are appropriate for which reason? Both the modification and the reason for it must be true for the answer to be correct.

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Jaqueline Good

7 February, 23:55

Management of all types and grades of angina includes the use of lifestyle modification to reduce risk factors. Which of these modifications are appropriate for which reason? Both the modification and the reason for it must be true for the answer to be correct.

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Answer:2. Reduce sodium intake to no more than 2,400 mg of sodium. Sodium increases blood volume and cardiac workload.

Management of all types and grades of angina includes the use of lifestyle modification to reduce risk factors. Which of these modifications are appropriate for which reason? Both the modification and the reason for it must be true for the answer to be correct.

1. Lose at least 10 pounds of body weight. Excessive weight increases cardiac workload.

2. Reduce sodium intake to no more than 2,400 mg of sodium. Sodium increases blood volume and cardiac workload.

3. Increase potassium intake to at least 100 mEq/d. The heart needs higher levels of potassium to improve contractility and oxygen supply.

4. Intake a moderate amount of alcohol. Moderate intake has been shown by research to improve cardiac function

Explanation:

Angina is one of the symptoms of coronary artery disease. It occurs when there is a reduced blood flow to the heart and presents as a tight feeling in the chest. Treatment options include lifestyle changes, especially in patients with mild symptoms. Eating a low sodium/salt diet is one of these changes.

While losing weight can be effective in overweight patients, it does not apply to all patients, also it is true that alcohol intake should be limited but not true that it improves cardiac function.