Does Omega-3 supplementation decrease carotid intima-media thickening in hemodialysis patients?

Objective: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was performed to assess the effect of omega-3 supplementation (3 g/day) on atherosclerosis progression by measuring carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Methods: A total of 54 HD patients were ra...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Hossein Kajbaf, Fariborz Khorvash, Mojgan Mortazavi, Shahrzad Shahidi, Firoozeh Moeinzadeh, Ziba Farajzadegan, Shahnaz Amani Tirani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Research in Pharmacy Practice
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Online Access:http://www.jrpp.net/article.asp?issn=2319-9644;year=2016;volume=5;issue=4;spage=252;epage=256;aulast=Kajbaf