Pilot trial to determine the efficacy of a low dose of fish oil in the treatment of angina pectoris in the geriatric patient.
23 geriatric patients completed a single-blind placebo controlled, crossover trial using fish oil as adjunctive therapy for stable angina pectoris. The results indicated a significant reduction in the number of anginal attacks, as well as a significant reduction in the consumption of sublingual isosorbide dinitrate tablets. A possible prolonged carry over effect of fish oil was noted after crossover from the active substance to placebo.
Aucamp
A K
AK
Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Medical University of Southern Africa, Medunsa.
Schoeman
H S
HS
Coetzee
J H
JH
D000368:Aged; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000628:therapy*; D005395:Fish Oils / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007548:Isosorbide Dinitrate / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010865:Pilot Projects; D010919:Placebos
D005395:Fish Oils; D010919:Placebos; D007548:Isosorbide Dinitrate