Cardiovascular diseases are one of the most important problems of modern medicine. They
are associated with a large number of health care visits, hospitalizations and mortality …

Atherosclerosis and its complications are responsible for more global deaths than any other
disease. Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of medium and large arteries that …

Cardiovascular diseases are described as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in
modern societies. Therefore, the importance of cardiovascular diseases prevention is widely …

For at least 50 yr, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have been studied intensively as
nutrients that protect against cardiovascular disease (CVD). As new mechanisms have been …

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in many economically developed
nations, and its incidence is increasing at a rapid rate in emerging economies. Diet and …

Omega-3 fatty acids have been traditionally used for the prevention of major cardiovascular
events in patients with or without a history of cardiovascular disease. Their main mechanism …

Docosahexaenoic (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic (EPA) acid of the ω-3 family of
polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are abundant in fatty fish and other marine sources. Their …

Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) affect a wide variety of physiological processes.
Much attention has been given to the n-3 PUFAs and their role in the prevention and …

Epidemiologic studies have shown a beneficial association between polyunsaturated fatty
acid (PUFA), specifically linoleic acid (C18: 2, n-6), intake and cardiovascular disease …

This review presents existing evidence of the influence of saturated and unsaturated fatty
acids on cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Data are discussed regarding the roles of the most …