News|Slideshows|December 12, 2018

Icosapent Ethyl Effective in Lowering Cardiovascular Risk

What impact does this highly purified form of omega-3 fatty acid have on cardiovascular events? Authors of the REDUCE-IT trial sought to find out.

What effect does icosapent ethyl, a highly purified and stable form of fish oil, have on cardiovascular events? That is the question authors the REDUCE-IT trial sought to answer. What did they find? And how will their results impact future research and clinical practice? Click through the slideshow below to find out.

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Icosapent Ethyl Effective in Lowering Cardiovascular Risk

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