title: Lifestyle change for coronary artery disease. What to tell patients.
abstract: Heart-healthy living is a wise choice for anyone, but it assumes even greater importance in persons who have or are at risk for coronary artery disease. Such patients need to know which measures have proved most effective in the prevention and treatment of the disease. This article reviews the data regarding risk factor reduction and offers recommendations for effective lifestyle modifications.
authors.affiliation: Mid America Heart Institute, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: O'Keefe
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.forename: W S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Harris
mesh_terms: D000428:Alcohol Drinking; D000975:Antioxidants; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D015444:Exercise; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000975:Antioxidants; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004043:Dietary Fiber