Patient/caregiver was educated on heart healthy diet as follows:
- Increased consumption of unhealthy fats, such as, foods rich in saturated fats, LDL cholesterol, VLDL cholesterol, and trans fats, increase risk for fatty deposits in the blood vessels, obstruct free flow of blood along the blood vessels, and contribute to increased risk for atherosclerosis & hypertension. Increased risk for atherosclerosis and poorly controlled hypertension can add extra load on the heart and lead to deteriorating heart function with increased risk for heart disease and stroke. More unhealthy fats in diet also are high risk factors for diabetes, obesity, and in general are associated with poor health.
- Increased consumption of healthy fats reduces fatty deposition in the blood vessels and contributes to reduced risk for atherosclerosis. More healthy fats in diet are low risk factors for HTN, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and stroke and in general are associated with good health.
- Heart healthy diet is recommended for individuals with hypertension, heart failure, compromised kidney function, and history of stroke, to help with better control of blood pressure numbers and prevent any extra workload on the heart and kidneys. This can help prevent any risk for further compromise in the function of these vital organs.
