How do we measure epicardial adipose tissue thickness by transthoracic echocardiography?

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. Therefore, measurement of EAT thickness has recently gained importance. E...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Eroğlu, Serpil
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Kare Publishing 2015
Materias:
Education
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5779180/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25993714
http://dx.doi.org/10.5152/akd.2015.5991
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Sumario: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. Therefore, measurement of EAT thickness has recently gained importance. Examination by transthoracic echocardiography for measuring EAT thickness is preferable because of easy availability and low cost. The present review focuses on the method of measuring EAT thickness by transthoracic echocardiography as well as the issues of concern.

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