Beneficial Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Low Density Lipoprotein Particle Size in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Already under Statin Therapy
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal
; : 207-211, 2013.
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ABSTRACT
Beyond statin therapy for reducing low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), additional therapeutic strategies are required to achieve more optimal reduction in cardiovascular risk among diabetic patients with dyslipidemia. To evaluate the effects and the safety of combined treatment with omega-3 fatty acids and statin in dyslipidemic patients with type 2 diabetes, we conducted a randomized, open-label study in Korea. Patients with persistent hypertriglyceridemia (> or =200 mg/dL) while taking statin for at least 6 weeks were eligible. Fifty-one patients were randomized to receive either omega-3 fatty acid 4, 2 g, or no drug for 8 weeks while continuing statin therapy. After 8 weeks of treatment, the mean percentage change of low density lipoprotein (LDL) particle size and triglyceride (TG) level was greater in patients who were prescribed 4 g of omega-3 fatty acid with statin than in patients receiving statin monotherapy (2.8%+/-3.1% vs. 2.3%+/-3.6%, P=0.024; -41.0%+/-24.1% vs. -24.2%+/-31.9%, P=0.049). Coadministration of omega-3 fatty acids with statin increased LDL particle size and decreased TG level in dyslipidemic patients with type 2 diabetes. The therapy was well tolerated without significant adverse effects.
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Tamanho da Partícula
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Hipertrigliceridemia
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Ácidos Graxos Ômega-3
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Colesterol
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Inibidores de Hidroximetilglutaril-CoA Redutases
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Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2
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Dislipidemias
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Coreia (Geográfico)
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Lipoproteínas
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LDL-Colesterol
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal
Ano de publicação:
2013
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Article