Omega-3 meta-analysis shows mortality benefit

Data from the GISSI-Prevenzione study[Lancet 1999;354:447-55] suggested that omega-3 fatty acids may have the ability to reduce death from cardiovascular causes, mainly through a reduction in sudden cardiac death (SCD). However, subsequent studies among patients with implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICD) failed to demonstrate any reduction in device therapy with supplemental fish oils, possibly due to […]

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