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Beneficial effects of omega‐3 fatty acids in cardiovascular disease
Author(s) -
Freeman Lisa M.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-5827.2010.00968.x
Subject(s) - medicine , disease , cardiac function curve , heart failure , cats , blood pressure , cardiology
There is a large body of evidence supporting beneficial effects of omega‐3 fatty acids for both primary and secondary prevention of cardiac disease in people. However, evidence is increasing for the use of omega‐3 fatty acids in dogs with cardiac disease as well. Omega‐3 fatty acids’ anti‐inflammatory and anti‐arrhythmic effects may be beneficial in managing the loss of lean body mass and arrhythmias that are common in heart failure. However, omega‐3 fatty acids also may have positive effects on myocardial energy metabolism, endothelial function, heart rate and blood pressure, and immune function. Additional research is needed to determine optimal indications, doses and formulations for dogs and cats with cardiac disease.