Diet and Myocardial Infarction-Belgrade

Diet, as a major modifiable risk factor, vary markedly in different regions of the world, and the aim of this study was to investigate the association between different food groups and risk of nonfatal myocardial infarction (MI) among Belgrade population.

A case study involving 155 newly diagnosed cases of MI and 310 hospital-based controls was conducted. The cases and controls were matched by age (± 2 years), gender, and place of residence. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using multivariate conditional logistic regression analysis.

Daily consumption of full-fat dairy products (OR, 7.19; 95% CI, 3.8–13.7), eggs (OR, 3.47; 95% CI, 1.6–7.4) more than 3 times a week and processed meat (OR, 2.1; 95% CI, 1.2–3.7) more than two times increased the risk of MI after adjustment for traditional cardiovascular risk factors. Consumption of fish (OR, 0.29; 95% CI, 0.1–0.6) and white meats (OR, 0.28; 95% CI, 0.1–0.6) more than 2 times a week and daily consumption of fresh vegetables (OR, 0.34; 95% CI, 0.2–0.6) and low-fat dairy products (OR, 0.48; 95% CI, 0.3–0.9) significantly decreased the risk of MI.

The common Mediterranean diet has many heart healthy benefits. This diet encourages a high intake of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. It encourages the use of monounsaturated fats such as olive oils and does not include many saturated fats. Fish, poultry, dairy and red wine are consumed as part of the Mediterranean diet. When it comes heart health, one concern with this diet is that a large portion of its calories are often derived from fat, which can lead to increased obesity, a known risk factor for heart disease. Be sure to talk with your doctor or dietitian to find out which diet is best for you.

The findings of this study suggest that dietary patterns may be associated with risk of MI in Belgrade population.

The above Article originally was published at SciFed Journal of Cardiology in 2017, to have a glance please visit: Click Here