Describe the patients diagnosis and comorbidities

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Assignment:

Mr. BB, a 60 yr old Caucasian male, enrolls in your fitness center to begin an exercise training program. He is apparently healthy with a 15 yr history of hypertension. His goal is to improve his health and fitness and reduce his risk for heart disease. When he was younger, he did heavy resistance training and powerlifting. His medications include aspirin (325 mg/d) and atenolol (50 mg/d). He has a family history of premature heart disease. He drinks three or four cans of beer with dinner each evening. Diagnosis Mr. BB has a lengthy history of hypertension. Additional risk factors include obesity, age, family history, dyslipidemia, sedentary lifestyle, and elevated alcohol consumption.

Discussion Questions

a. Based on the medical history, what is the primary disease of concern, and are there any comorbidities?

b. Describe the patient's diagnosis and comorbidities (pathophysiology).

c. What major symptoms or signs are reflective of the disease of concern and comorbidities if applicable?

d. What are the recommendations for medical clearance to exercise or become physically active? Is an exercise test required?

e. Are there any absolute or relative contraindications to exercise testing?

f. Discuss any medications the patient is prescribed and describe the following: Mode

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