Accumulation of epicardial fat rather than visceral fat is an independent risk factor for left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis
Conclusion:
EpF thickness is significantly independently associated with LVDD in patients undergoing PD and may be involved in its pathogenesis.
Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Heng-Hsu LinJen-Kuang LeeChung-Yi YangYu-Chung LienJenq-Wen HuangCho-Kai Wu Source Type: research
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