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Epicardial adipose tissue is associated with a high-risk coronary artery calcium score in HIV-infected patients and may be a predictor of cardiovascular risk independent of lipodystrophy.
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This letter reinforces the potential role of epicardial adipose tissue as an independent marker of cardiovascular risk and subclinical atherosclerosis in HIV-infected patients.
Guaraldi et al. (2011) conducted a letter in HIV infection. Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) was evaluated. Epicardial adipose tissue is associated with a high-risk coronary artery calcium score in HIV-infected patients and may be a predictor of cardiovascular risk independent of lipodystrophy.
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