Low-risk lifestyle, coronary calcium, cardiovascular events, and mortality: Results from MESA.
Unhealthy lifestyle habits are a major contributor to coronary artery disease (CAD). The purpose of the study was to investigate the associations of smoking, weight maintenance, physical activity, and Mediterranean-style diet with coronary calcium, cardiovascular events, and mortality. We discovered that, over the course of nearly 8 years, a combination of regular exercise, healthy diet, smoking avoidance, and weight maintenance contributed to lower coronary calcium incidence, slower calcium progression, and lower all-cause mortality.
- Journal: American Journal of Epidemiology
- Year: 2013
- Topic: Cardiac CT, Diet & Weight, Exercise and Physical Fitness, Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
- Read more articles by: Roger S. Blumenthal, MD, Michael Blaha, MD, MPH, Khurram Nasir, MD, MPH, Steven Jones, MD
