Lifestyle modifications
Class 1 indication from 1
- Weight control to maintain appropriate body weight (BMI <25 kg/m2)
- weight loss of 10 kg typically results in a decrease in BP of 5 to 20 mm Hg
- Increased physical activity
- Diet: alcohol moderation, sodium reduction, and emphasis on increased consumption of fresh fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products
Footnotes
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Fihn SD, Gardin JM, Abrams J, et al. 2012 ACCF/AHA/ACP/AATS/PCNA/SCAI/STS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Stable Ischemic Heart Disease. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2012;60(24):e44-e164. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2012.07.013 ↩