Key result
A comprehensive lifestyle intervention program in patients with coronary heart disease reduced the calculated five-year CHD risk in males by 22% (95% CI 9-35) compared to usual care.
Why the study?
Does a comprehensive lifestyle intervention programme improve lifestyle measures and reduce five-year coronary risk in patients with coronary heart disease?
Population
197 patients with proven coronary heart disease
Comparison
Comprehensive lifestyle intervention programme… vs Usual care with comprehensive medication…
Design
RCT, randomised
Follow-up
2 years
Authors
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Supports adding comprehensive lifestyle programs to modern CHD care in males; extends evidence for calculated five-year risk reduction.
RCT (n=197)
Does a comprehensive lifestyle intervention programme improve lifestyle measures and reduce five-year coronary risk in patients with coronary heart disease?
Effect estimate: RRR 22% (95% CI 9-35)
A comprehensive lifestyle intervention program significantly improves diet, exercise, and smoking cessation rates in patients with coronary heart disease on modern medical therapy.
Jan Erik Otterstad (2003) conducted an RCT in Coronary heart disease (n=197). Comprehensive lifestyle intervention programme vs. Usual care was evaluated on Five-year CHD calculated risk in males (RRR 22%, 95% CI 9-35). A comprehensive lifestyle intervention program in patients with coronary heart disease reduced the calculated five-year CHD risk in males by 22% (95% CI 9-35) compared to usual care.
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