Australian patients with coronary heart disease achieve high adherence to 6-month Mediterranean diet intervention: preliminary results of the AUSMED Heart Trial

Coronary heart disease (CHD) refers to the development of atherosclerotic plaque in the coronary arteries [1] and is the most common form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) throughout the world [2]. CHD has two major clinical presentations: acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and unstable angina, which constitute Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)[1]. In Australia, approximately 65,000 adults experience an ACS event each year [3] and CHD accounts for approximately 13% of all deaths [4].

Source: Nutrition - November 2, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Hannah L Mayr, Audrey C Tierney, Teagan Kucianski, Colleen J Thomas, Catherine Itsiopoulos Source Type: research