NEW ORLEANS, La. (March 25, 2007) — After a heart attack, cardiovascular health and even survival can be improved by intensive dietary therapy and early dosing with a medication that blocks the harmful hormonal effects in the heart, according to research presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 56th Annual Scientific Session in New Orleans, La. ACC.07 is the premier cardiovascular medical meeting, bringing together cardiologists to further breakthroughs in cardiovascular medicine.
American Heart Association or Mediterranean Diet Improves Cardiovascular Outcomes After Myocardial Infarction Trial (Presentation Number 404-7)
A low-fat, low-cholesterol diet, as recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA), is equally beneficial for people who have had a heart attack as a Mediterranean-style diet rich in fish, monounsaturated fats, and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids, according to a community-based study that featured intensive nutrition counseling and tracked patients for an average of nearly four years.
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