Lifestyle behaviours in patients with established cardiovascular diseases: a European observational study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Patients 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. METHODS:Cross-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.

SUBMITTER: Fernandez D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6878626 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature