Epicardial Adipose Tissue Volume As a Marker of Subclinical Coronary Atherosclerosis in Rheumatoid Arthritis

ConclusionDespite similar EATVs in RA patients and controls, EATVs were associated with greater plaque burden and presence of plaques with a noncalcified component and vulnerability features only in RA patients. EAT may be more pathogenic in RA and play a role in early-stage atherosclerosis. Its value as a biomarker of subclinical atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk in RA warrants further studies.
Source: Arthritis and Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Tags: Full Length Source Type: research