title: The effect of a one-year lifestyle intervention program on carotid intima media thickness.
abstract: This study assesses the impact of a year long lifestyle intervention program on carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) in 60 subjects, at-risk for or with coronary artery disease. We calculated mean CIMT at baseline (0.731 +/- 0.151 mm) and 1 year (0.720 +/- 0.129 mm), overall CIMT change and the relationship of CIMT change to the number (0-5) of achieved Heart Health Index (HHI) measures (body mass index < 25 kg/m2, exercise > or = 150 min/wk, blood pressure < 140/90 mm Hg, LDL-Cholesterol < 100 mg/dL, fiber intake > 25 g/d). CIMT was unchanged (-0.011 +/- 0.118 mm; p = 0.48); however, there was a trend toward CIMT decrease (-0.025 +/- 0.120 mm vs. +0.033 +/- 0.102 mm; p = 0.10) between subjects with HHI Score > or = 3 (n = 45) compared to those with an HHI Score < 3 (n = 15) at 1 year. These findings suggest atherosclerosis progression can be blunted with a lifestyle intervention that fully leverages nonpharmacologic approaches to cardiovascular risk reduction.
authors: Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN 46825, USA.
authors: Debra
authors: D
authors: Marshall
authors: Walizer
authors: W
authors: Elaine
authors: Marina
authors: M
authors: Vernalis
mesh_terms: D050197:Atherosclerosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D059168:Carotid Intima-Media Thickness; D018752:Diet, Fat-Restricted; D015444:Exercise; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008889:Military Personnel; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control; D014481:United States