Background In a previous study, we demonstrated that the thickness of epicardial adipose
tissue (EAT), measured by echocardiography, was increased in patients with metabolic …

(1) Background: Currently, limited data are available regarding the relationship between
epicardial fat and plaque composition. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship …

Background Epicardial adipose tissue represents visceral adiposity, the early detection of
which could be helpful for assessing subclinical target organ damage. Although previous …

Changes in the structural and functional characteristics of the epicardial adipose tissue
(EAT) are recognized as one of the factors in the development of cardiometabolic diseases …

The aim of this study is to assess the relationship of epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) and
plaque vulnerability. We consecutively enrolled 82 patients with coronary artery disease …

Background It is still unknown whether increased cardiac adiposity is related to the risk
factors of coronary artery disease (CAD). We measured epicaridal adopose tissue (EAT) and …

Objective. Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT), deposited around subepicardial coronary
vessels, may contribute directly to perivascular inflammation and smooth muscle cell …

Background The amount of epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) has been demonstrated to
correlate with the severity of coronary artery disease (CAD) and the CAD activity. The aim of …

Background: Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is associated with several cardiovascular
disorders including coronary artery disease (CAD), atrial fibrillation, heart failure, ischemic …

Kim et al. 12) have reported the utility of epicardial fat as a tool for assessment of obese
adolescents. In that study, epicardial fat thickness measured by echocardiography had …