Case Study Prompt:
J.W. is a 40-year-old man who presents to his doctor's office for a checkup. J.W. is 5'11" tall and weighs 305 lbs. His blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg. He complains of frequent fatigue and headaches.
1. What types of cardiovascular disease is J.W. at risk for?
J.W. is in stage 1 for hypertension. Once an individual’s blood pressure is elevated to this point, they become susceptible to a variety of health risks. At this point, J.W. is at risk for congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease, and cardiomyopathy.
2. What type of health advice does J.W. need?
J.W should be advised to lose weight, and become more active. If J.W. drink alcohol, the amount should be cut or eliminated. Finally, J.W. should restrict salt usage
J.W. is a 40-year-old man who presents to his doctor's office for a checkup. J.W. is 5'11" tall and weighs 305 lbs. His blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg. He complains of frequent fatigue and headaches.
1. What types of cardiovascular disease is J.W. at risk for?
J.W. is in stage 1 for hypertension. Once an individual’s blood pressure is elevated to this point, they become susceptible to a variety of health risks. At this point, J.W. is at risk for congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease, and cardiomyopathy.
2. What type of health advice does J.W. need?
J.W should be advised to lose weight, and become more active. If J.W. drink alcohol, the amount should be cut or eliminated. Finally, J.W. should restrict salt usage