Clinical cardiology
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Clinical cardiology · Jul 2009
Review Meta AnalysisOmega-3 dietary supplements and the risk of cardiovascular events: a systematic review.
Epidemiologic data suggest that omega-3 fatty acids derived from fish oil reduce cardiovascular disease. The clinical benefit of dietary fish oil supplementation in preventing cardiovascular events in both high and low risk patients is unclear. ⋯ Dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids should be considered in the secondary prevention of cardiovascular events.