Serum N-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Levels Correlate With the Extent of Coronary Plaques and Calcifications in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction

Masayuki Ueeda, Takenori Doumei, Yoichi Takaya, Ryoko Shinohata, Yusuke Katayama, Nobuhiko Ohnishi, Atsushi Takaishi, Toru Miyoshi, Satoshi Hirohata, Shozo Kusachi

Circulation Journal · 2008 · 45 citations · 34 references

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Abstract

The present study demonstrates a significant correlation between serum n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid levels and the extent of coronary soft plaques and calcification in AMI patients.

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