In the case of Aala’s grandmother, there are many different treatment options accessible in order to manage her condition effectively. A key treatment option to consider is the use of Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors). ACE inhibitors …show more content…
A specific lifestyle advice which could be suggested to Aala’s grandmother is she should increase her physical activity (8). Exercise has shown to improve health-related quality of life and decrease the number of hospital admissions of patients with heart failure (7). It is recommended by The European society of cardiology to regularly undertake aerobic exercise (3). It is significant for Aala’s grandmother to maintain a healthy diet as being over-weight or obese leads to increased risk of heart disease. To achieve this Aala’s grandmother should sustain a diet which is low in saturated fat, Trans fat and cholesterol, whilst high in fibre. These measures would prevent high cholesterol (2). Whereas limiting salt intake to less than the advised 6g per day would prevent high blood pressure and thus any excessive strain on the heart