Possitive correlation between adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein and epicardial fat in patients with a family history of cardiovascular disesase

Background: Adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein (A-FABP) is a promising link between metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis. Epicardial fat (EPI) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Objective: The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the correlation between EPI and A-...

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Main Authors: Eliska Sovova, Milan Sova, Jana Zapletalova, David Stejskal, Marketa Sovova, Marketa Kaletova, Gabriela Svobodova, Irena Kuca, Michal Janak, Milan Kaminek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry 2017-06-01
Series:Biomedical Papers
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Online Access:https://biomed.papers.upol.cz/artkey/bio-201702-0008_Possitive_correlation_between_adipocyte_fatty_acid-binding_protein_and_epicardial_fat_in_patients_with_a_family.php