Increased Epicardial Adipose Tissue (EAT), Left Coronary Artery Plaque Morphology, and Valvular Atherosclerosis as Risks Factors for Sudden Cardiac Death from a Forensic Perspective

Increased Epicardial Adipose Tissue (EAT), Left Coronary Artery Plaque Morphology, and Valvular Atherosclerosis as Risks Factors for Sudden Cardiac Death from a Forensic Perspective

<b>Background:</b> In sudden cardiac deaths (SCD), visceral adipose tissue has begun to manifest interest as a standalone cardiovascular risk factor. Studies have shown that epicardial adipose tissue can be seen as a viable marker of coronary atherosclerosis. This study aimed to evaluate...

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Main Authors: Timur Hogea, Bogdan Andrei Suciu, Adrian Dumitru Ivănescu, Cosmin Carașca, Laura Chinezu, Emil Marian Arbănași, Eliza Russu, Réka Kaller, Eliza Mihaela Arbănași, Adrian Vasile Mureșan, Corina Carmen Radu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
coronary artery disease
intra-abdominal fat
retrospective studies
case–control studies
autopsy
risk factors
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/1/142

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