Omega-3 fatty acids in adipose tissue and risk of atrial fibrillation.

Thomas Andersen Rix Pia Thisted DinesenSøren Lundbye-ChristensenAlbert Marni JoensenSam RiahiKim OvervadErik Berg Schmidt

Published in: European journal of clinical investigation (2021)

A monotonous inverse association was found for the content of EPA in adipose tissue and risk of AF in both men and women. The content of DHA was inversely associated with the risk of AF in women, whereas no clear association was found for men.

Keyphrases

adipose tissue
atrial fibrillation
fatty acid
insulin resistance
high fat diet
left atrial
oral anticoagulants
catheter ablation
polycystic ovary syndrome
left atrial appendage
heart failure
type diabetes
percutaneous coronary intervention
middle aged
skeletal muscle
coronary artery disease
venous thromboembolism