Why the study?
Recent data linked ideal cardiovascular health metrics to lower cardiovascular risk, prompting a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies in the general population.
Does a higher number of ideal cardiovascular health metrics reduce the risk of cardiovascular events and mortality in the general adult population?
Comparison
Each ideal CVH metrics group compared to another
Design
Systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies
Follow-up
12.0 ± 7.2 years
Authors
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Supports CVH metric assessment in primary prevention; confirms prospective cohort evidence for lifestyle-driven risk reduction.
Does a higher number of ideal cardiovascular health metrics reduce the risk of cardiovascular events and mortality in the general adult population?
Adherence to a higher number of ideal cardiovascular health metrics is significantly associated with reduced risks of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, reinforcing the importance of lifestyle optimization.
Radovanovic et al. (2023) studied this question.
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