Laura measured her body composition by measuring her waist circumference. Her waist is 39 inches. Based on this result, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Laura's waist circumference indicates that she is at no risk for certain diseases because
B. Laura's waist circumference places her in the unhealthy range, but fortunately, she is not
C. Laura's waist circumference indicates that she has a high percentage of abdominal fat, which
D. Laura's waist circumference indicates she is at risk for certain diseases because it is too small.
she falls within the healthy range.
at any risk for certain diseases.
places her at a higher risk for certain diseases.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
A
OB
OD

An 80-year-old woman comes to the urgent care clinic with dyspnoea on exertion. on physical examination, her blood pressure is 100/70, and her pulse is 75. she has no pulsus paradoxus. her jugular veins are distended, and she has distant heart sounds. in addition, she has extra third and fourth heart sounds. her liver is enlarged, and she has pedal oedema. she has occasional premature ventricular contractions on her electrocardiogram. a chest x-ray reveals clear lung fields with a dilated cardiac silhouette. her echocardiogram reveals ventricular walls with a "speckled pattern". which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? - alcoholic cardiomyopathy- amyloidosis- haemochromatosis- tuberculosis- viral myocarditis