OP-054 The Relation Between Epicardial Adipose Tissue Thickness and Chadsvasc Score

Objective Epicardial adipose tissue is associated with coronary artery disease, metabolic syndrome and atrial fibrillation. Methods This prospective study included 269 consecutive patients (median age 66 years) with non-valvular atrial fibrillation detected by ECG or 24-hour Holter ECG.

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 2016-06, Vol.117, p.S22-S22
Main Authors: Balcioglu, Akif Serhat, Akinci, Sinan, Durakoglugil, Murtaza Emre, Çoner, Ali, Çiçek, Davran, Müderrisoglu, Haldun
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Body fat
Cardiac arrhythmia
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular disease
Embolisms
Health risk assessment
Stroke
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Summary:Objective Epicardial adipose tissue is associated with coronary artery disease, metabolic syndrome and atrial fibrillation. Methods This prospective study included 269 consecutive patients (median age 66 years) with non-valvular atrial fibrillation detected by ECG or 24-hour Holter ECG.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/j.amjcard.2016.04.094