Prevalence, distribution, and risk factor correlates of high pericardial and intrathoracic fat depots in the Framingham heart study.

Volume: 3, Issue: 5, Pages: 559 - 566
Published: Sep 1, 2010
Abstract
Background— Pericardial and intrathoracic fat depots may represent novel risk factors for obesity-related cardiovascular disease. We sought to determine the prevalence, distribution, and risk factor correlates of high pericardial and intrathoracic fat deposits. Methods and Results— Participants from the Framingham Heart Study (n=3312; mean age, 52 years; 48% women) underwent multidetector CT imaging in 2002 to 2005; high pericardial and high...
Paper Details
Title
Prevalence, distribution, and risk factor correlates of high pericardial and intrathoracic fat depots in the Framingham heart study.
Published Date
Sep 1, 2010
Volume
3
Issue
5
Pages
559 - 566
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