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Antiarrhythmic effects of omega-3 fatty acids: from epidemiology to bedside
Raffaele De Caterina1, Rosalinda Madonna, Riccardo Zucchi
1University Cardiology Division, G. d'Annunzio University, Chieti, Italy. rdecater@unich.it
American Heart Journal
|August 30, 2003
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.