Lifestyle management to prevent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: evidence and challenges
T J Van Trier, Niekbachsh Mohammadnia, Marjolein Snaterse, Ron J.G. Peters, H T Jørstad, Willem A. Bax
Abstract
Lifestyle management is the cornerstone of both primary and secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and the importance of lifestyle management is emphasised by all major guidelines. Despite this, actual implementation of lifestyle management is poor. Lifestyle modification includes smoking cessation, weight loss, dietary change, increasing physical inactivity, and stress management. This review summarises evidence-based opportunities and challenges for healthcare professionals to promote healthy lifestyles at an individual level for the prevention of ASCVD.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAtherosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseSmoking cessationSecondary preventionLifestyle modificationDiseaseDisease managementStress managementPrimary preventionCardiovascular healthCornerstonePrimary careGerontologyPhysical activityAlternative medicineIntensive care medicinePhysical therapyFamily medicineHealth management systemInternal medicinePathologyVisual artsArtCardiac Health and Mental HealthCardiovascular Health and Risk FactorsNutritional Studies and Diet