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Is pericardial adipose tissue volume associated with the presence and severity of coronary artery calcification in adults without known cardiovascular disease?
Is pericardial adipose tissue volume associated with the presence and severity of coronary artery calcification in adults without known cardiovascular disease?
Pericardial adipose tissue volume is independently associated with the severity of coronary artery calcification, suggesting a potential local pathogenic role of visceral fat in atherosclerosis.
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Hypothesis-generating for local PAT effects on atherosclerosis; prospective studies needed before any clinical consideration.
McClain et al. (2013) studied this question.
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