Validation of the echocardiographic assessment of epicardial adipose tissue thickness at the Rindfleisch fold for the prediction of coronary artery disease

ConclusionsEchocardiographic assessment of EAT thickness at the level of the Rindfleisch fold represents a simple and trustworthy method. An increased EAT thickness shows an additive predictive value on CAD over common atherosclerotic risk factors, thus suggesting its potential clinical use for CAD risk stratification.
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research