TY - JOUR T1 - A Mediterranean type diet reduced all cause and cardiac mortality after a first myocardial infarction JF - Evidence Based Nursing JO - Evid Based Nurs SP - 48 LP - 48 DO - 10.1136/ebn.2.2.48 VL - 2 IS - 2 A2 - , Y1 - 1999/04/01 UR - http://ebn.bmj.com/content/2/2/48.abstract N2 - de Lorgeril M, Salen P, Martin JL, et al.Mediterranean dietary pattern in a randomized trial: prolonged survival and possible reduced cancer rate.Arch Intern Med1998 ;158:1181–7OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedWeb of Science Question In patients who have had a first myocardial infarction (MI), does a Mediterranean type diet (rich in α linolenic acid) reduce death, subsequent MI, and cancer better than a diet similar to the Step 1 American Heart Association (AHA) diet? Randomised controlled trial with a mean follow up of approximately 4 years (Lyon Diet Heart Study).A coronary care unit in Lyon, France.605 patients {mean age 54 y, 91% men}* who had a first MI. {Exclusion criteria were severe heart failure, hypertension [blood pressure >180/110 mm Hg], inability to complete an exercise test, or other conditions thought to limit survival or participation}*.302 patients were allocated to a Mediterranean type diet consisting of increased bread, cereals, fresh fruit and vegetables, legumes, and fish; moderate amounts of red wine … ER -