Cardiovascular Benefits of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty AcidsBernhard Maisch, R. Oelze Focuses on the effect of [OMEGA]-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on different risk factors in patients with cardiovascular disease. This work also considers aspects of prevention of cardiovascular disease, risk factors and pharmacokinetics of [OMEGA]-3 fatty acids ethyl esters. |
Contents
Microdetermination of Fatty Acids by Gas Chromatography and Cardiovascular | 47 |
Highly Purified Omega3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Are Effective as Adjunct | 81 |
Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases and Highly Concentrated | 99 |
Epidemiology and Potential | 121 |
A MultiCountry HealthEconomic Evaluation of Highly Concentrated | 139 |
A Survey of Current Trials | 155 |
Author Index | 185 |
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