Prognostic implications of epicardial fat volume quantification in acute pericarditis

The pathophysiology of acute pericarditis remains largely unknown, and biomarkers are needed to identify patients susceptible to complications. As adipose tissue has a pivotal role in cardiovascular disease pathogenesis, we hypothesized that quantification of epicardial fat volume (EFV) provides pro...

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Main Authors: Lazaros, G, Antonopoulos, A, Oikonomou, E, Vasileiou, P, Stroumpouli, E, Karavidas, A, Antoniades, C, Tousoulis, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016