Epicardial Fat: Physiological, Pathological, and Therapeutic Implications
Epicardial Fat: Physiological, Pathological, and Therapeutic Implications
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Cairo, Egypt: Hindawi Publishing Corporation
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English
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Cairo, Egypt: Hindawi Publishing Corporation
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Epicardial fat is closely related to blood supply vessels, both anatomically and functionally, which is why any change in this adipose tissue’s behavior is considered a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease development. When proinflammatory adipokines are released from the epicardial fat, this can lead to a decrease in insulin sensitivit...
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Epicardial Fat: Physiological, Pathological, and Therapeutic Implications
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_ce957e7ce3604fc99b33050b75c5c5d1
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2090-8016,2090-0597
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2090-0597
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10.1155/2016/1291537
