Omega-3 Marine Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Post-myocardial Infarction

A/Prof David Colquhoun

expert

A/Prof David Colquhoun

Clinical Cardiologist; The Wesley Hospital, Brisbane

This article discusses the importance of supplementary intake of marine omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids: (EPA) and (DHA) for patients post-acute myocardial infarction.

Written by A/Prof David Colquhoun, MBBS FRACP FCSANZ

Associate Professor David Colquhoun is a cardiologist in clinical practice and is actively involved in research. He is the President of the Queensland branch of the National Heart Foundation of Australia (NHFA); a member of the Scientific Committee of the National Institute of Complementary Medicine (NICM); a member of the Scientific Committee of the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation; and Co-President of the Clinical and Preventive Cardiology Council of the Cardiac Society of Australian and New Zealand (CSANZ).

Icon 2

NEXT LIVE Webcast

:
Days
:
Hours
:
Minutes
Seconds
Dr Gabby Mahoney

Dr Gabby Mahoney

Eczema Management Practical Tips

Prof Deborah Bateson AM

Prof Deborah Bateson AM

Oral Contraception Updates

Prof Genie Pedagogos, Prof Richard MacIsaac & A/Prof Ralph Audehm

Prof Genie Pedagogos, Prof Richard MacIsaac & A/Prof Ralph Audehm

Panel Discussion on GLP1s for Chronic Kidney Disease in Type 2 Diabetes

Prof Rodney Baber AM

Prof Rodney Baber AM

Menopausal Hormone Therapy and its Cardiovascular Benefits

Join us for the next free webcast for GPs and healthcare professionals

High quality lectures delivered by leading independent experts

Share this

Share this

A/Prof David Colquhoun

expert

A/Prof David Colquhoun

Clinical Cardiologist; The Wesley Hospital, Brisbane

Test your knowledge

Recent articles

Latest GP poll

In your perception, how has Donald Trump's election to the US and related political discourse in the media concerning vaccine safety impact on your patients' willingness to follow Australian government recommended vaccinations?

Very negative impact

0%

Somewhat negative impact

0%

No noticeable impact

0%

Somewhat positive impact

0%

Very positive impact

0%

Find your area of interest

Once you confirm you’ve read this article you can complete a Patient Case Review to earn 0.5 hours CPD in the Reviewing Performance (RP) category.

Select ‘Confirm & learn‘ when you have read this article in its entirety and you will be taken to begin your Patient Case Review.