Obesity
Obesity puts stress on entire body including cardiac system. Heart has to work harder to pump blood. According to American College of Cardiology (AAC) left ventricular hypertrophy is very common in people who are obese (2015).
Interventions: Nutrition consult, patient needs encouragement and support to be able to implement changes of her habits. Working with patient, finding support programs for mental and physical support. In Mrs J.’s case weight loss could help with her sleep apnea as well.