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Cardiac Review
2023
Pathophysiology
CAD
PVD Angina
PAD HTN
A Fib
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Coronary Artery Disease and Heart Attacks
• QUIT smoking
• Choose a healthy heart diet (Dash)
• Get cholesterol under 200, with Total
Cholesterol: HDL ratio less than 5 and increase
HDLs, reduce LDL and triglycerides
Risk Factors/ • Lower blood pressure (less than 120/80)
Lifestyle • Be physically active every day (at minimum 20
minutes a day)
Changes (AHA) • Aim for a healthy weight (BMI 18.5-<25)
• Manage diabetes (keep HA1C <7; DM increases
risks)
• Reduce Stress!!!!!
• Limit alcohol
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