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Use of Fish Oil in ICD Patients Warrants Caution: Meta-Analysis
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Title Use of Fish Oil in ICD Patients Warrants Caution: Meta-Analysis
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/569027?src=rss
Description A meta-analysis finds significant heterogeneity between trials, suggesting fish oil might benefit some cardiac patients but not others. Currently, say investigators, the use of fish oils in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators appears to warrant caution. Heartwire
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date Jan 22, 2008
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