Figure 2From: Krill oil attenuates left ventricular dilatation after myocardial infarction in ratsExperimental rat model and treatment protocol. Rats with transmural MIs were randomized in to three groups: 1) Krill oil prior to and after MI, 2) a control diet prior to and after induction of MI, or 3) a control diet prior to and 7 days after induction of MI, thereafter krill oil. Surviving rats were killed 8 weeks after the surgical procedure. In addition, a sham-operated group of rats were included on a normal feed for the entire length of the study.Back to article page