Cardiovascular Disease

Pathway Contributor: Dawna Royall

Credentials:
FDC, MSc, RD

Affiliation Statement:
NA

Contributions:

• What strategies are effective in preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What nutrition strategies can prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the healthy population (primary prevention)?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What is the effect of flaxseed on markers of cardiovascular disease risk (e.g. blood lipids, blood pressure)?  

  Role: Author

• What are the health risks associated with low total serum cholesterol? What are dietary recommendations for individuals with low total serum cholesterol?  

  Role: Author

• Are omega-3-6-9 supplements more beneficial in preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD) disease than just omega-3 supplements?  

  Role: Author

• What evidence exists that high iron intakes increase heart disease in males and postmenopausal females?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Does chromium supplementation play a role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Does chromium supplementation play a role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease?  

  Role: Author

• What are the effects of reduced sodium/salt intake on cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality in healthy adults (primary prevention) and adults with CVD (secondary prevention)?  

  Role: Author

• What are the effects of reduced sodium/salt intake on cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality in healthy adults (primary prevention) and adults with CVD (secondary prevention)?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What is the effectiveness of krill oil compared to fish oil on cardiovascular risk factors in healthy adults and in adults with dyslipidemia?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What is the effectiveness of krill oil compared to fish oil on cardiovascular risk factors in healthy adults and in adults with dyslipidemia?  

  Role: Author

• Is a reduced saturated fat diet recommended for primary or secondary cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention?  

  Role: Author

• Are interventions to decrease dietary cholesterol intake (e.g. restricting eggs) recommended for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?  

  Role: Author

• Are interventions to decrease dietary cholesterol intake (e.g. restricting eggs) recommended for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?  

  Role: Author

• Should omega-3 fatty acids (fish or plant-based food or supplements) be recommended for the primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adults?  

  Role: Author

• What dietary strategies are recommended to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in frail older adults? Are dietary restrictions recommended to reduce cholesterol levels for older adults in long-term care facilities?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What dietary strategies are recommended to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in frail older adults? Are dietary restrictions recommended to reduce cholesterol levels for older adults in long-term care facilities?  

  Role: Author

• Should diets lower in glycemic index (GI) or glycemic load (GL) be recommended for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) or the secondary prevention of CVD (i.e. individuals with a history of CVD or with multiple CVD risk factors, e.g. metabolic syndrome)?  

  Role: Co-Author

• Are diets lower in free sugars (including sugar-sweetened beverages) recommended for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) or secondary prevention of CVD (i.e. individuals with a history of CVD or with multiple CVD risk factors, e.g. metabolic syndrome)?  

  Role: Co-Author

• What is the effectiveness of a Mediterranean-style diet for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?  

  Role: Author

• What is the effectiveness of a Mediterranean-style diet for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD, i.e. adults with established heart disease)?  

  Role: Author

• Are diets higher in total dietary fibre (including whole grains, cereals, vegetables, fruit and legume/pulse fibre) recommended for primary or secondary cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention?  

  Role: Author

• Are antioxidant supplements (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, beta-carotene, selenium, zinc) recommended for the prevention or treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?  

  Role: Author

• Are B-vitamin supplements (e.g. vitamin B complex, niacin, folic acid) recommended for the prevention or treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?  

  Role: Author

• Are B-vitamin supplements (e.g. vitamin B complex, niacin, folic acid) recommended for the prevention or treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?  

  Role: Co-Author

• Are vitamin D and/or calcium supplements recommended for the prevention or treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?  

  Role: Author

• Are vitamin D and/or calcium supplements recommended for the prevention or treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?  

  Role: Co-Author

• Should commercially available chocolate or cocoa products be recommended to healthy adults to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?  

  Role: Co-Author

• Cardiovascular Disease Background

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• Cardiovascular Disease Background

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• Cardiovascular Disease Practice Guidance Toolkit

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  Role: Reviewer