Observational studyBMC family practice2019
Lifestyle behaviours in patients with established cardiovascular diseases: a European observational study.
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- Dietary and Lifestyle Changes Before and After Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Disease.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2026Article
- Systematic review of dynamically tailored eHealth interventions targeting physical activity and healthy diet in chronic disease.NPJ digital medicine · 2025Article
- Knowledge, attitude, and practice of cardiovascular disease prevention among patients with type 2 diabetes and/or overweight or obesity.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- A Digital Lifestyle Coach (E-Supporter 1.0) to Support People With Type 2 Diabetes: Participatory Development Study.JMIR human factors · 2023Article
- Assessment of the Health Behaviours and Value-Based Health Analysis of People Aged 50+ Who Were Hospitalized Due to Cardiovascular Disease.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Practical Decision Algorithms for the Use of the Cardiovascular Polypill in Secondary Prevention in Europe.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2021Article
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9 authors at 6 institutions in 7 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundPatients who have experienced a cardiovascular clinical event such as a myocardial infarction or stroke qualify for intensive risk factor evaluation and management. The aim of this study is to explore lifestyle changes as well as the achievement of targets for risk factors in patients with established cardiovascular disease.
methodsCross-sectional study conducted in primary care practices. The study was carried out in six European countries (Croatia, France, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and Turkey). Patients with established cardiovascular disease (coronary heart disease and stroke) attended in primary care were selected and assessed from January to June 2016. Patients were recruited and assessed at the practice by research assistants between 6 months and 3 years after the event. Statistical comparisons were done with the unpaired two-sided Student's t-test for continuous variables and Chi-square test for categorical variables.
resultsNine hundred and seventy-three patients (32.4% females) were assessed. About 14% of them were smokers, 32% were physically inactive, and 30% had nutritionally poor eating behaviours. LDL cholesterol target value below 70 mg/dl was achieved in about 23% of patients, and in general, women were less cardio-protected by drugs than men.
conclusionsMany patients with established cardiovascular disease who attended in general practice still fail to achieve the lifestyle, risk factor, and therapeutic targets set by European guidelines. These results are relevant to general practitioners because these patients have a high risk of subsequent cardiovascular events, including MI, stroke, and death.
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