Reduction of Heart Rate by Omega-3 Fatty Acids and the Potential Underlying Mechanisms
An elevated resting heart rate is one of the strongest predictors of cardiovascular mortality and is independently associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD). Agents capable of reducing heart rate without significant side effects are therefore of particular interest for the prevention of SCD. Recent...
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| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2012-10-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Physiology |
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| Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphys.2012.00416/full |