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ω‑3 fatty acids in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (Review).

Xingxing Xie¹, Xue Liu¹, Rong Li¹

¹Department of Pharmacy, Yaan People's Hospital, Yaan, Sichuan 625000, P.R. China.

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Omega-3 fatty acids show potential in reducing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk. However, conflicting trial results necessitate further review of their mechanisms and clinical evidence for ASCVD prevention and treatment.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Medicine
Nutritional Science
Pharmacology

Background:

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a leading global chronic illness.
Omega-3 fatty acids are recognized for potential benefits in mitigating ASCVD risk.
Clinical trial outcomes regarding omega-3 fatty acids for ASCVD are inconsistent, leading to controversy.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the pharmacological mechanisms of omega-3 fatty acids relevant to ASCVD.
To critically evaluate clinical trial evidence on the efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids in ASCVD.
To provide evidence for optimizing the clinical application strategy and future drug development of omega-3 fatty acids for ASCVD.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature review of pharmacological studies.
Systematic analysis of large-scale randomized controlled trials.
Evidence-based assessment of clinical application value.

Main Results:

Detailed examination of the biological pathways through which omega-3 fatty acids influence cardiovascular health.
Synthesis of data from diverse clinical trials, highlighting areas of consensus and discrepancy.
Evaluation of the overall evidence supporting omega-3 fatty acids in ASCVD prevention and treatment.

Conclusions:

Omega-3 fatty acids possess multifaceted pharmacological actions beneficial for ASCVD.
The current evidence base for omega-3 fatty acids in ASCVD management remains debated due to trial variability.
Further research and strategic clinical application are needed to fully leverage omega-3 fatty acids as anti-ASCVD agents.