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By Richard N. Fogoros, M.D., About.com Guide to Heart Disease since 2000

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help Prevent Atrial Fib

Monday June 13, 2005
A new study shows that taking 2 grams per day of omega-3 fatty acids (from fish oil) significantly reduces the incidence of atrial fibrillation after bypass surgery. Read the details, and what this might mean here.

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