The Beneficial Effects of Fish Oil on Coronary Heart Disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is still the main cause of premature death in the industrialized world. The revascularization modalities, bypass surgery and angioplasty, when successful provide restored blood flow to the myocardium. Bypass remains the most proven means for managing more severe cases of CAD, namely triple vessel disease with or without complications, while angioplasty works best for cases of single or double vessel disease with minimal complications. Enhanced External Counterpulsation is becoming more popular for treatment of heart disease in that it is safe, effective and non-invasive.
These types of intervention are generally effective in the relief of angina as they counter arterial blockage. However, all are limited to being palliative since they fail to treat the underlying atherosclerotic occlusive process.
Fish oil is one of several nutritional supplements now proven to help reduce cardiac events, by a variety of mechanisms. Being safe and having proven benefits, fish oil can be integrated together with nutrients, lifestyle-dietary revision, exercise, and medications as necessary, into a cardiovascular revitalization strategy. Cardiovascular revitalization would be highly cost-effective and procedurally compatible with the revascularization modalities, while extending beyond revascularization to halt atherosclerotic progression, restore cardiac functionality, extend survival, and improve quality of life. Please refer to the articles listed below to enhance your understanding on this important nutritional supplement.
