Epicardial fat thickness is increased in menopausal patients in comparison with premenopausal patients with similar excess weight: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background The prevalence of excess weight and ageing is notably high in contemporary Western societies. The effectiveness of body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference as tools for identifying excess weight and ectopic fat deposition, both associated with an increased cardiovascular ris...

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Main Authors: Elena Gangitano, Giuseppe Barbaro, Lucio Gnessi, Gianluca Iacobellis, Carla Lubrano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-025-06335-3
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