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HOW EFFECTIVE LIFESTYLE CHANGES ARE AT PREVENTING CVD? – (07-09-07)
James Bogash
Higher Plasma DHA is Associated with Reduced Progression of Coronary Atherosclerosis in Women with CAD
There has been much controversy lately about whether coronary stenting leads to better outcomes years later or whether restonosis occurs. The current belief is that it MIGHT show a benefit. It still amazes me to what lengths we will go to avoid looking at just how effective lifestyle changes are at preventing CVD.
The stenting procedure is expensive and not without it’s own set of risks. Lifestylel changes, however, are much cheaper, safety does not even come into play, and the positive effects of lifestyle changes extend beyond CVD.
