Intensive Lifestyle Changes for Reversal of Coronary Heart Disease

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Authors

Dean Ornish · Preventive Medicine Research Institute

Abstract

More regression of coronary atherosclerosis occurred after 5 years than after 1 year in the experimental group. In contrast, in the control group, coronary atherosclerosis continued to progress and more than twice as many cardiac events occurred.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise Cardiac Health and Mental Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 280, Issue 23, pp. 2001-2001

DOI: 10.1001/jama.280.23.2001

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