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Section Type: RESULTS

Text: The proportions of EPA and DHA were higher in carotid plaque fractions in patients receiving fish oil compared with those receiving control (absolute difference 0. 5 [95 % CI 0. 3-0. 7], 0. 4 [0. 1-0. 6], and 0. 2 [0. 1-0. 4] g/100 g total fatty acids for EPA ; and 0. 3 [0. 0-0. 8], 0. 4 [0. 1-0. 7], and 0. 3 [0. 1-0. 6] g/100 g total fatty acids for DHA ; in plaque phospholipids, cholesteryl esters, and triacylglycerols, respectively).