Thoracic adipose tissue density as a novel marker of increased cardiovascular risk

Atherosclerosis. 2018 Dec:279:91-92. doi: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2018.10.002. Epub 2018 Oct 6.

Authors

Amir A Mahabadi¹, Tienush Rassaf²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University Hospital Essen, Essen, Germany.

PMID: 30327129
DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2018.10.002

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Keywords: Attenuation; Epicardial adipose tissues; Primary prevention; Radiodensity; Thoracic fat.

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MeSH terms

Adipose Tissue
Cardiovascular Diseases*
Female
Humans
Risk Factors
Vascular Calcification*