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Lifestyle Medicine and the Management of Cardiovascular Disease

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Purpose of Review

Evidence has clearly demonstrated the importance of lifestyle factors (e.g., diet, physical activity, smoking) in the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Interventions targeting these behaviors may improve outcomes for CVD patients. The aim of this review is to summarize the effects of lifestyle interventions in individuals with established CVD.

Recent Findings

Most recent trials focused on diet, physical activity, stress reduction, or a combination of these. Findings were mixed, but most interventions improved at least some markers of cardiovascular risk. Few studies measured long-term clinical outcomes, but some suggested a possible benefit of stress reduction and multifaceted interventions on cardiovascular events.

Summary

The benefits of lifestyle change for CVD patients have been established by decades of evidence. However, further research is needed to determine the optimal intensity, duration, and mode of delivery for interventions. Additional studies with long-term follow-up and measurement of clinical outcomes are also needed.

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Doughty, K.N., Del Pilar, N.X., Audette, A. et al. Lifestyle Medicine and the Management of Cardiovascular Disease. Curr Cardiol Rep 19, 116 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-017-0925-z

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