title: Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids: a necessity for a comprehensive secondary prevention strategy.
abstract: Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) supplementation has been used for the secondary prevention of fatal and nonfatal myocardial infarction (MI). However, the benefit of this therapy is frequently confused with other established treatments in the therapeutic strategy among such patients. We review the data on omega-3 PUFA use in secondary care and consider indications for its use which include post-MI and raised triglycerides. We suggest that the available evidence supports the use of omega-3 supplementation as part of the comprehensive secondary care package for post-MI patients.
authors.affiliation: Haemostasis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology Unit, University of Birmingham Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, City Hospital, Birmingham, England, UK. jeetesh.patel@swbh.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Jeetesh V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: Inessa
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Tracey
authors.forename: Elizabeth A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Hughes
authors.forename: Gregory Y H
authors.initials: GY
authors.lastname: Lip
mesh_terms: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014280:Triglycerides / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; D015415:Biomarkers; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents; D014280:Triglycerides