Measurement Of Long-Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids In Red Blood Cell Membranes As A Cardiac Risk Factor

Epidemiologic studies have reported that subjects who eat a diet high in fish have a reduced risk of sudden cardiac death. Fish are rich in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, and it has been hypothesized that these fatty acids may be responsible for the beneficial effect. Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids may be detected in the red cell membrane using gas chromatography. It has been suggested this measurement may be clinical useful as a cardiac risk factor for sudden cardiac death. <a id="