[The coronary heart disease factors obesity, faulty nutrition, smoking, inactivity. Give your patient the deciding motivation].
Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease means recognizing risk factors and--as far as possible--eliminating them. Risk factors that can be influenced include smoking, a high-fat diet and lack of exercise which, by damaging the endothelium and causing atherosclerosis, can lead to myocardial infarction and stroke. It is estimated that 70-80% of all cardiovascular events could be avoided by adopting an optimized lifestyle. The rewards of implementing a more health-conscious way of life are improved quality of life and an increase in life expectancy of five to six years. The aim of the Germany-wide "CHD Scoring Week" lasting from 3 June to 7 June, organized in cooperation with the German Cardiological Society, is to promote a greater awareness of the need for primary prevention among both physicians and patients.
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Klinische Kardiologie II, Herz-Zentrum, Südring 15, D-79189 Bad Krozingen.
D000368:Aged; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D018752:Diet, Fat-Restricted; D015444:Exercise; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications* / Q000517:prevention & control; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016540:Smoking Cessation