Abstract | AIM: To identify the total content of trans fatty acid (TFA) isomers and C18:1 trans isomers in subcutaneous fat samples from persons with atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries, as an indicator of dietary exposure. METHODS: RESULTS: On average, the total TFAs in cardiac patients were 2.88 +/- 1.19% of all fatty acids, in noncardiac patients 2.56 +/- 0.89%. However, the difference is not statistically significant. The average concentration of C18:1 trans in cardiac patients (2.31 +/- 1.09%) was statistically significantly higher (p = 0.05) than in the noncardiac group (1.95 +/- 0.77%). CONCLUSIONS: The results obtained indicate a lower TFA load in comparison with previous studies in other countries. A higher concentration of 18:1 TFAs in the subcutaneous fat of patients with coronary disease might be an impulse to correct the dietary habits of this very high-risk population.
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Authors | P Dlouhý, E Tvrzická, B Stanková, M Vecka, A Zák, Z Straka, J Fanta, J Pachl, D Kubisová, J Rambousková, D Bílková, M Andel |
Journal | Annals of nutrition & metabolism
(Ann Nutr Metab)
Vol. 47
Issue 6
Pg. 302-5
( 2003)
ISSN: 0250-6807 [Print] Switzerland |
PMID | 14520026
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Copyright | Copyright 2003 S. Karger AG, Basel |
Chemical References |
- Dietary Fats, Unsaturated
- Trans Fatty Acids
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Topics |
- Adipose Tissue
(chemistry)
- Case-Control Studies
- Chromatography, Gas
- Coronary Artery Disease
(metabolism)
- Diet
- Dietary Fats, Unsaturated
(administration & dosage)
- Female
- Humans
- Isomerism
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Trans Fatty Acids
(analysis)
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