Sameh Ben Farhat2 Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
High cardiovascular risk, Dyslipidemia
Department of Cardiology, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Medenine, Tunisi
Sameh Ben Farhat Department of Cardiology, Habib Bourguiba University Hospital, Medenine, Tunisi. His publications include: 1. Catapano AL, Graham I, De Backer G, Wiklund O, Chapman MJ, et al. (2016) ESC/EAS Guidelines for the Management of Dyslipidaemias. Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed). 70:115. 2.Rafieian-Kopaei M, Setorki M, Doudi M, Baradaran A, Nasri H, et al. (2014) Atherosclerosis: Process, Indicators, Risk Factors and New Hopes. Int J Prev Med. 5: 927-946.
Review Article Open Access
Author(s): Rim Ourag1, Ahmed Sghaier2*, Sameh Ben Farhat2, Sami Milouchi2, Hassen Ajmi2, Lazhar Zourgui3, Souad Ferjani4, Ridha Fekih2, Hamza Ellini2, Zouhaier Dahmani5, Sonia Sanai6 and Intissar Cherif7
Background: Recently, there has been renewed interest for the role of dietary modifications and supplements in dyslipidemia management. Among naturally occurring foods, daily nut intake has been shown to have a beneficial effect on lipid profiles that have been attributed to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, to the best of our knowledge, no studies have been conducted on patients at high cardiovascular risk. Aims: We aimed to study the impact of daily nut consumption on serum lipid and lipoprotein levels in cardiovascular high-risk patients who have not reached their target goals, despite optimal medical treatment and adherence to lifestyle changes. Methods:We conducted a prospective study from February to May 2019 in Habib Bourguiba University Hospital of Meden... view moreĀ»