Epicardial Adipose Tissue Role as a Marker of Higher Vulnerability in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

Background: Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) has been recently identified as a major player in the development of the atherosclerotic process. This study aimed to investigate the role of EAT as a marker associated with a higher vulnerability of atheromatous coronary plaques in patients with acute myo...

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Main Authors: Nyulas Tiberiu, Morariu Mirabela, Rat Nora, Marton Emese, Rus Victoria Ancuta, Ratiu Mihaela, Benedek Theodora, Benedek Imre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2018-06-01
Series:Journal of Interdisciplinary Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/jim-2018-0018