Pour It On: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Could Reduce AF Risk

Post-hoc PREDIMED study findings suggest antiarrhythmic as well as anti-ischemic benefits of a Mediterranean diet with an extra helping of EVOO.

Some studies suggest that improved dietary habits or nutritional supplements have a role in reducing the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF). To find out more, investigators conducted a secondary analysis of data from the PREDIMED trial (NEJM JW Gen Med Mar 12 2013), in which individuals without prevalent cardiovascular disease at baseline were randomly assigned to one of three diets: Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), Mediterranean diet supplemented with mixed nuts, or advice to follow a low-fat diet (control group). Incident AF, although not a primary endpoint, was adjudicated during follow-up by an events committee blinded to the intervention group. The present study involved 6705 participants without A…

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JoAnne M. Foody, MD

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Consultant / Advisory boardAegerion; Amarin; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Janssen; Merck; Pfizer; Sanofi-Aventis; Boehringer Ingelheim

Leadership positions in professional societiesAmerican College of Cardiology, Cardiosmart (Co-chair)

JoAnne M. Foody, MD

Disclosures

Consultant / Advisory boardAegerion; Amarin; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Janssen; Merck; Pfizer; Sanofi-Aventis; Boehringer Ingelheim

Leadership positions in professional societiesAmerican College of Cardiology, Cardiosmart (Co-chair)

Pour It On: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Could Reduce AF Risk

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