Omega-3 Marine Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Post-myocardial Infarction

A/Prof David Colquhoun

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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).

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