The Role of Long-Chained Marine N-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Cardiovascular Disease

This paper reviews the current evidence regarding long-chained marine omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and cardiovascular disease (CVD), their possible mechanisms of action, and results of clinical trials. Also, primary and secondary prevention trials as studies on antiarrhythmic effects...

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Main Authors: Hildegunn Aarsetoey, Heidi Grundt, Ottar Nygaard, Dennis W. T. Nilsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Cardiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/303456