Successful treatment of drug refractory ventricular tachycardia by omega-3 fatty acid supplementation.
Effective treatment of recurrent drug-refractory ventricular tachycardia is difficult, and conventional pharmacological and interventional approaches are often ineffective. We present a novel case report illustrating the potential use of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation in such patients.
Jenkins
N P
NP
Department of Cardiology, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK. npjenkins@doctors.org.uk
Davidson
N C
NC
Bennett
D H
DH
D000368:Aged; D004562:Electrocardiography; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017180:Tachycardia, Ventricular / Q000188:drug therapy*
D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3