Beta blockers or other drugs may be prescribed to regulate blood pressure and heart rhythms. In some cases a heart valve, or a part of the aorta, may need to be replaced surgically. The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario can only give general information. We are not qualified to give medical advice. For advice about specific medical or cardiovascular conditions, problems or treatment, please contact your doctor.
Diets vary greatly throughout the Mediterranean.
Furthermore, Mediterranean societies differ from Canada in more than just diet. Lifestyle factors such as more physical activity, extended social support systems and drinking wine with meals may also play a part. It should also be noted that the diets of Mediterranean people tend to be higher in fat than is being recommended for North Americans. Because of the high fat content of the Mediterranean diet, adopting it may increase the risk of obesity. More than half of the fat calories in the Mediterranean diet come from monounsaturated fats, mainly from olive oil.