title: Successful treatment of drug refractory ventricular tachycardia by omega-3 fatty acid supplementation.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK. npjenkins@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: N P
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Jenkins
authors.forename: N C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Davidson
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Bennett
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004562:Electrocardiography; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017180:Tachycardia, Ventricular / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3