Variability in the Response to Non-pharmacological Treatments in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases

Title:Variability in the Response to Non-pharmacological Treatments in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases

Volume: 15 Issue: 1

Author(s): Mariaconsiglia Calabrese, Tommaso Bucci, Antonia Alfano, Antonio Damato, Nicola Virtuoso and Albino Carrizzo*

Affiliation:

• Vascular Physiopathology Unit, IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli (IS) 86077,Italy

Keywords: Nutraceuticals, resveratrol, exercise training, physical activity, cardiovascular risk, non-pharmacological.

Abstract: Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading causes of death worldwide.

Objective: The aim of this review is to evaluate several non-pharmacological approaches to fight the development of CVD.

Results: Various strategies have been used to induce lifestyle changes in order to reduce CVD development. In recent years, accumulating evidence has suggested that plant-foods polyphenols, due to their biological properties, may be useful as supplement food for treatments of the various aspects of CVD. Moreover, in addition to nutraceuticals supplementation, several rehabilitation programs have been standardized to improve physical function and reduce overall CVD risks. The scientific literature recommends the type of exercise useful in patients with CVD. However, very little or nothing is known about the individualized therapeutic dose for each risk profile.

Conclusion: To date, the efficacy of non-pharmacological strategies, as well as the optimal rehabilitation program remains unclear. The present review highlights the effects of personalizing the non-pharmacological intervention to contrast development and progression of CVD.

Cite this article as:

Calabrese Mariaconsiglia, Bucci Tommaso , Alfano Antonia, Damato Antonio , Virtuoso Nicola and Carrizzo Albino *, Variability in the Response to Non-pharmacological Treatments in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases, Current Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine 2017; 15 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1875692115666170503104846

DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1875692115666170503104846	Print ISSN 1875-6921
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher	Online ISSN 1875-6913