Polyunsaturated fatty acids and peripheral artery disease
S Marlene Grenon, Millie Hughes-Fulford, Joseph Rapp, Michael S Conte, S Marlene Grenon, Millie Hughes-Fulford, Joseph Rapp, Michael S Conte
Abstract
There is substantial evidence that polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) such as n-3 and n-6 fatty acids (FAs) play an important role in prevention of atherosclerosis. In vitro and in vivo studies focusing on the interactions between monocytes and endothelial cells have explored the molecular effects of FAs on these interactions. Epidemiological surveys, followed by large, randomized, control trials have demonstrated a reduction in major cardiovascular events with supplementation of n-3 FAs in secondary prevention settings. The evidence of beneficial effects specific to patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) remains elusive, and is the focus of this review.
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