Antiarrhythmic effects of omega-3 fatty acids: from epidemiology to bedside |
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| Authors: | De Caterina Raffaele Madonna Rosalinda Zucchi Riccardo La Rovere Maria Teresa |
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| Affiliation: | University Cardiology Division, G. d'Annunzio University, Chieti, Italy. rdecater@unich.it |
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| Abstract: | Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are emerging as a safe and effective means to reduce sudden death after acute myocardial infarction. This review summarizes the epidemiological background for the use of omega-3 fatty acids with this indication, clinical trials performed so far, and experimental data supporting their antiarrhythmic efficacy. |
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