Reduction in excess calories and improvement in dietary composition may prevent many
primary and secondary cardiovascular events. Current guidelines recommend diets high in …

Despite numerous advances in all areas of cardiovascular care, cardiovascular disease
(CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States (US). There is compelling evidence …

Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, and
prevention of cardiovascular disease is at the top of the public health agenda. Evidence …

Despite continued advances in health care, the cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality rate
has plateaued in recent years and appears to be trending upward. Poor diet is a leading …

Improving diet and lifestyle is a critical component of the American Heart Association's
strategy for cardiovascular disease risk reduction in the general population. This document …

Poor dietary quality has surpassed all other mortality risk factors, accounting for 11 million
deaths and half of CVD deaths globally. Implementation of current nutrition …

To respond to the question of the best “heart-healthy” diet, we reviewed the effects of
common diets on lipids, their efficacy, advantages, and limitations. The high-protein, low …

This article summarizes the recent American Heart Association (AHA) Science Statement,
Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations, published in Circulation in the July 4, 2006 issue. 1 …

ContextCoronary heart disease (CHD) remains the leading cause of mortality in
industrialized countries and is rapidly becoming a primary cause of death worldwide. Thus …

Optional statement Cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounts for almost 50% of all deaths in
industrialized nations. As much as 70% of CVD can be prevented or delayed with dietary …