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Perspectives on n-3 PUFAs: primary prevention, antiarrhythmic effects, congestive heart failure

A.P. Maggioni*,1, L. Tavazzi2, R. Marchioli3, G. Tognoni4, F. Avanzini5 and M.C. Roncaglioni GISSI-group4

1 Centro Studi ANMCO, Firenze, Italy
2 Policlinico S. Matteo, Pavia, Italy
3 Consorzio Mario Negri Sud Santa Maria Imbaro, Italy
4 Istituto di Ricerche Farmacoligiche Mario Negri, Milano, Italy
5 Ospedale Civile Desio, Milano, Italy

* Correspondence: Aldo Pietro Maggioni, Centro Studi ANMCO, Via La Marmora, Firenze, Italy.

Key Words: n-3 PUFA • arrhythmias • primary prevention • congestive heart failure

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