Salvatore Fasano
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Salvatore Fasano has a total of 12 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Bernadette Corica
Cardiology Division, Department of Biomedical Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena University Hospital , Via G. Campi 287, 41125 Modena
1 shared publication - Gaetano Tanzilli
Department of Interventional Cardiology, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena, 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
1 shared publication - Giacomo Visioli
Department of Sense Organs, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
1 shared publication - Giulio Francesco Romiti
Department of Wellbeing, Health and Environmental Sustainability, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
1 shared publication - Lucia Stefanini
Department of Translational and Precision Medicine Sapienza University of Rome Rome Italy
1 shared publication - Marco Proietti
Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy; Division of Cardiogeriatric Subacute Care, IRCCS Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, Milan, Italy
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
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Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Preventing Major Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: The EVA Study
Background: Adherence to healthy dietary patterns, such as the Mediterranean diet (Med-diet), is recommended for the maintenance of cardiovascular health. The determinants for adherence to Med-diet and its importance in secondary cardiovascular disease prevention are still unclear. The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of sex- and psycho-socio-cultural (i.e., gender-related) factors on Med-diet adherence and its role in preventing major cardiovascular events (MACEs) in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD). Methods: Med-diet adherence was evaluated among 503 consecutive adults with IHD. MACEs were collected during a long-term follow-up. Results: Male Bem Sex-Role Inventory score (i.e., male personality traits) and physical functional capacity were associated with higher adherence, while cohabitation with a smoker and physical inactivity with poorer adherence. During a median follow-up of 22 months, 48 participants experienced MACEs (17.5%, 8.1%, and 3.9% of patients with low, medium, and high adherence, respectively; p = 0.016). At multivariate Cox--regression analysis, a greater adherence remained inversely associated with MACEs (HR: 0.49; 95% CI: 0.29–0.82; p = 0.006) after adjusting for confounding factors. Conclusion: The study suggests that gender-related factors have a role in maintaining a healthy dietary pattern. Improving Med-diet adherence may lower the risk of recurring cardiovascular events.
Open AccessAdherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Preventing Major Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: The EVA Study
Background: Adherence to healthy dietary patterns, such as the Mediterranean diet (Med-diet), is recommended for the maintenance of cardiovascular health. The determinants for adherence to Med-diet and its importance in secondary cardiovascular disease prevention are still unclear. The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of sex- and psycho-socio-cultural (i.e., gender-related) factors on Med-diet adherence and its role in preventing major cardiovascular events (MACEs) in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD). Methods: Med-diet adherence was evaluated among 503 consecutive adults with IHD. MACEs were collected during a long-term follow-up. Results: Male Bem Sex-Role Inventory score (i.e., male personality traits) and physical functional capacity were associated with higher adherence, while cohabitation with a smoker and physical inactivity with poorer adherence. During a median follow-up of 22 months, 48 participants experienced MACEs (17.5%, 8.1%, and 3.9% of patients with low, medium, and high adherence, respectively; p = 0.016). At multivariate Cox--regression analysis, a greater adherence remained inversely associated with MACEs (HR: 0.49; 95% CI: 0.29–0.82; p = 0.006) after adjusting for confounding factors. Conclusion: The study suggests that gender-related factors have a role in maintaining a healthy dietary pattern. Improving Med-diet adherence may lower the risk of recurring cardiovascular events.