Risks for PAD - Correct Answer Smoking
Obesity
Elevates cholesterol
Ssx of PAD - Correct Answer Intermittent claudication
Pain with elevation
Shiny skin/no hair
Capillary refill >3 seconds
No pulses
Treatment of PAD - Correct Answer Low cholesterol diet
Plavix
Walking
Risks for PVD - Correct Answer Smoking
Obesity
Family history
High sodium diet
Age
FVE
Ssx of PVD - Correct Answer Ulceration
Unhealed wounds
Leathery skin
,Treatment of PVD - Correct Answer Wound care
Compression
Elevation
Risks for AFib - Correct Answer Sleep apnea
Family history
Surgery
MI, CAD, HF
Ssx of Afib - Correct Answer Dizziness
Weakness
Diaphoresis
Pale
Nausea
Orthostatic hypotension
Capillary refill >3sec
Palpitations
Treatment of AFib - Correct Answer Anticoagulate
Surgery
Cardioversion
Main concern with AFIB - Correct Answer Stroke
Diagnosis of Afib is made with ______ - Correct Answer EKG
, Preload - Correct Answer Volume of blood in the ventricles at the end of diastole
Managing preload problems - Correct Answer Decrease fluid
Sodium restriction
Diuresis
Afterload - Correct Answer Resistance/Tension left ventricle must overcome to circulate blood
Non-modifiable risks of HTN - Correct Answer Age
Gender
Race
Genetics
Modifiable risks of HTN - Correct Answer Obesity
Diet
Smoking
Lifestyle
Recommended diet for HTN - Correct Answer Low sodium (DASH)
DASH diet - Correct Answer High fruits/veggies
Low sodium
Low fat
Includes:
-whole grains
-fish