title: Secondary cardiovascular prevention: omega-3 fatty acids ineffective.
abstract: A meta-analysis of comparative clinical trials including about 20,000 patients with a history of cardiovascular disease showed that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation did not reduce the risk of a subsequent cardiovascular event.
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D055502:Secondary Prevention / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3