April 11, 2002
n–3 Fatty Acids and the Risk of Sudden Death
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Fish contains long-chain n–3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are believed to have antiarrhythmic properties and may reduce the risk of sudden death after myocardial infarction. This study shows that men without cardiovascular disease who have higher blood levels of n–3 fatty acids have a reduced risk of sudden death.
Fish consumption, or dietary supplementation with n–3 fatty acids, may be appropriate for the prevention of sudden death in persons at risk, whether or not they have evidence of cardiovascular disease.
