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Keerthika Muniasamy1, Neya Kavya Chander2, Nikitha Gudapati3
1Department of Surgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai, India.
Abstract:
Cardiovascular disease remains a leading global cause of morbidity and mortality, with lifestyle modification playing a critical role in prevention. This nationwide cross-sectional survey of 100 cardiologists assessed attitudes, practices and knowledge regarding lifestyle counseling for CVD prevention. While most cardiologists recognized the importance of lifestyle counseling, gaps were evident in its consistent implementation, particularly in areas like dietary guidance and physical activity promotion. Key barriers included time and resource constraints and concerns about patient compliance. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and training to enhance the integration of lifestyle counseling into clinical practice, fostering a more comprehensive approach to CVD prevention.
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