Adherence
Adherence to behavioral modifications (smoking cessation, diet, and exercise) within 30 days after an acute coronary syndrome significantly reduces the risk of recurrent cardiovascular events (MI, stroke, death) within 6 months, with benefits being additive across multiple behaviors.
If you have recently had a heart attack or unstable angina, quitting smoking, eating healthier, and exercising regularly can significantly reduce your risk of another heart attack, stroke, or death within the next 6 months. These lifestyle changes are just as important as your medications and should be started immediately. Even small improvements in these areas can add up to protect your heart.
Adherence to behavioral advice (diet, exercise, and smoking cessation) after acute coronary syndrome was associated with a substantially lower risk of recurrent cardiovascular events.
Why this rating
Large randomized clinical trial (OASIS 5) with 18,809 patients, though behavioral adherence was self-reported.
Source
Association of Diet, Exercise, and Smoking Modification With Risk of Early Cardiovascular Events After Acute Coronary Syndromes
Clara K Chow et al. · Circulation · 2010
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