The Role and Implications of Epicardial Fat in Coronary Atherosclerotic Disease

The Role and Implications of Epicardial Fat in Coronary Atherosclerotic Disease

The current minireview aims to assess the implications of epicardial fat secretory function in the development of coronary artery disease. The epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is a visceral fat depot that has been described as a cardiovascular risk factor. In addition to its mechanical protection rol...

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Main Authors: Laurentiu Braescu, Marinica Gaspar, Darius Buriman, Oana Maria Aburel, Adrian-Petru Merce, Felix Bratosin, Klokov Sergei Aleksandrovich, Satish Alambaram, Cristian Mornos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
epicardial fat
atherosclerosis
coronary artery disease
metabolic syndrome
oxidative stress
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/16/4718

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