Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Health

Dear Colleagues,

In the first part of the present supplement, we intent to elucidate the role of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (Omega-3 PUFAs) in systemic low grade and vascular inflammation and their impact on adhesion molecules, cytokines, oxidative stress, ROS production, as well as on the thrombosis-fibrinolysis system. We will also present and discuss the effects of Omega-3 PUFAs on endothelial and vascular function, as indicated by endothelial dependent and independent dilatation, by pulse wave velocity, carotid intima media thickness and by aortic distensibility.

In the second part of the proposed supplement, we focus on the therapeutic potential of Omega-3 PUFAs in patients with hypertension, stable angina pectoris, heart failure, acute coronary syndromes atrial fibrillation and hyperlipidemia.

Potential topics may include:

1) The physiology of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

2) Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and cardiovascular prognosis

3) The role of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on vascular inflammation

4) Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and oxidative stress

5) The role of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on thrombosis fibrinolysis system

6) The role of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on endothelial function

7) The role of Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on vascular function

8) Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the treatment of atrial arterial hypertension

9) Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the treatment of stable angina pectoris

10) Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the treatment of heart failure

11) Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the treatment of Acute Coronary syndromes

12) Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the treatment of metabolic syndrome and hyperlipidemia

13) Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the treatment of atrial fibrillation

Prof. Dimitris Tousoulis
Dr. Evangelos Oikonomou
Guest Editors

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