A 55-year-old man with long-standing poorly controlled hypertension presents with progressive dyspnoea and orthopnoea. Echocardiogram shows reduced ej...

Question

A 55-year-old man with long-standing poorly controlled hypertension presents with progressive dyspnoea and orthopnoea. Echocardiogram shows reduced ejection fraction of 35% and dilated left ventricle. According to CCS heart failure guidelines, which lifestyle recommendation is most appropriate in addition to pharmacotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Sodium restriction to less than about 2 g/day and daily weight monitoring

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Strict fluid restriction to 500 mL/day in all patients

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No dietary restrictions are necessary

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Encourage high-salt intake to maintain blood pressure

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Avoid all physical activity

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Heart failure lifestyle management