Question

Deanna Farris, a moderately overweight woman, had a routine medical examination and was essentially normal. The following are some of her results: blood pressure: 140/92 mmHg; BMI: 29.5; Blood glucose: 135 mg/dL; Waist circumference: 41 in; Triglycerides: 142 mg/dL; HDL cholesterol: 52 mg/dL. Does Deanna have any elevated risk factors? Which ones and what are their normal levels. What do her risks suggest (ie do they suggest that she has any particular condition or syndrome)? What should beher next steps to prevent future disease (ie what lifestyle changes should she make?

Answer 1

Deanna Farris vital parameters :-

Blood pressure - 140/ 92mmhg

BMI - 29.5

Blood glucose - 135mg/dl

Waist circumference - 41inches

Triglycerides - 142 mg/dl

HDL - 52mg/dl

Yes , she has many elevated risk factors . These risk factors are :-

- High BP (normal value is 120/80mmhg)

- High BMI ( normal BMI is 18.5 to 25 )

- Increased waist circumference ( less than 35 inches )

Her risk factor suggests that she can have cardiovascular disease such as heart failure , atherosclerotic heart disease etc .

# Her next step to prevent future disease are :-

- Adapting healthy diet like eating fruits , vegetables ,salads etc

- Avoiding fast foods ,junk foods ,oily foods etc

- Regular exercising everyday

- Increasing fluid intake

- Using relaxation techniques to avoid stress like yoga , deep breathing exercises etc

- Having regular medical checkups and follow up

- Compliance to medications such as antihypertensives