Browsing by Subject "epicardial adipose tissue"
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Echocardiographic Epicardial Adipose Tissue Measurements Provide Information About Cardiovascular Risk in Hemodialysis Patients
(2015)Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is a cardiovascular risk predictor in general population. However, its value has not been well validated in maintainance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. We aimed to assess associations of EAT ... -
How do we measure epicardial adipose tissue thickness by transthoracic echocardiography?
(2015)Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is a component of the visceral adiposity located between the heart and pericardium. It is associated with certain diseases, such as metabolic syndrome, coronary artery disease, and hypertension. ...