Epicardial fat thickness predicts severe coronary artery disease and high mortality risk among ST-elevation myocardial infarction patients

Abstract Background Epicardial adipose tissue has been identified as a significant marker in the assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD), with a possible impact on the development of acute coronary events including ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Aim To assess the association and pre...

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Main Authors: Heba M. El-Naggar, Jacqueline G. Abdel-Maseh, Hosam Hasan-Ali, Shimaa S. Khidr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Echo Research and Practice
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s44156-025-00087-y
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