Mediterranean Diet Adherence Linked to Improved Quality of Life in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

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A new study has shed light on the relationship between Mediterranean diet adherence and quality of life in individuals with a history of coronary artery disease. The research, conducted by a team of researchers from Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, involved 378 patients between the ages of 18 and 65 who had been diagnosed with coronary artery disease. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of Mediterranean diet adherence on quality of life in these patients, finding that high diet quality was positively associated with emotional and physical quality of life.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study involved 378 patients with coronary artery disease between the ages of 18 and 65.
  • The research found that diet quality was low in 62% of the participants.
  • High Mediterranean diet adherence was associated with improved emotional and physical quality of life.
  • No significant effect of the level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet on blood pressure and lipid profile was detected.
  • The study concluded that diet quality is generally low in coronary artery disease patients, highlighting the importance of healthy nutrition in patient treatment.
  • The research also found that high HbA1c levels negatively affected quality of life, emphasizing the need for glycemic control as part of the treatment process.
  • The study's findings suggest that patients should be made aware of the importance of healthy nutrition and that the treatment process should include strategies to ensure glycemic control.

Statistics:

  • 378 patients with coronary artery disease participated in the study.
  • 62% of the participants had low diet quality.
  • The mean HeartQoL score of the patients was 25.33±10.42.
  • The mean MEDAS score was 6.13±1.69.
  • No significant effect of the level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet on blood pressure and lipid profile was detected (p 0.05).