Trans-fatty acids in New Zealand patients with coronary artery disease

Dietary surveys indicate that New Zealanders have a low intake of trans-fatty acids (TFA) with little derived from industrial sources. This observational cross-sectional study in New Zealand patients with surgical coronary artery disease assesses the plasma levels of TFA and the association of TFA levels with clinical markers of vascular disease.390 patients with severe coronary artery had fasting blood tests taken. Plasma levels of four TFA...