Observational studyBMC cardiovascular disorders2017
Nutrition in primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular risk in the continental and Mediterranean regions of Croatia.
Observational study in BMC cardiovascular disorders, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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- The Mediterranean Diet in Primary and Secondary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease: Evidence and Mechanisms.Nutrients · 2025Review
- Preliminary Effects of a Structured Educational Program in Cardiac Patients at Different Stages of Enrollment in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation.Community health equity research & policy · 2024Article
- Nutrition as a Key Modifiable Factor for Periodontitis and Main Chronic Diseases.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- Associations between Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle Assessed with the MEDLIFE Index among the Working Population.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe aim of this observational study was to evaluate the effect of Mediterranean and continental nutrition on cardiovascular risk in patients with acute and chronic coronary heart disease in Croatia.
methodsThe study included 1284 patients who were hospitalized in a 28-month period due to acute or chronic ischaemic heart disease in hospitals across Croatia. An individual questionnaire was prepared which enabled recording of various cardiovascular risk factors.
resultsPatients with chronic coronary artery disease have a better index of healthy diet than patients with acute coronary disease. Women have a better index of diet than men in both Croatian regions. When the prevalence of risk factors (impaired glucose tolerance, diabetes mellitus types I and II, hypercholesterolaemia, hypertriglyceridaemia and hypertension) in patients with Mediterranean and continental nutrition is compared, a trend is seen for patients who have risk factors to consume healthier food.
conclusionThe Mediterranean diet is associated with reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease. This effect is more evident in patients with known cardiovascular disease.
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