Epicardial adipose tissue in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Zagaceta, J. (Jorge)
- Zulueta, J. (Javier)
- Bastarrika, G. (Gorka)
- Colina, I. (Inmaculada)
- Alcaide, A.B. (Ana Belén)
- Campo, A. (Arantza)
- Celli, B.R. (Bartolomé R.)
Publication date
January 2013
DOI Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS) ISSN
1932-6203 Citation count (estimate)
6Abstract
EAT volume is increased in COPD patients and is independently associated with smoking history, BMI and exercise capacity, all modifiable risk factors of future cardiovascular events. EAT volume could be a non-invasive marker of COPD patients at high risk for future cardiovascular event
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