Epicardial adipose tissue and coronary artery disease: an article review
Adipose tissue surrounding the heart may contribute in the progression of coronary atherosclerosis due to its proximity to the coronary arteries. In addition, epicardial adipose tissue has paracrine and endocrine functions. It can secrete numerous bioactive molecules. Most previous studies examined...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2014-12-01
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| Series: | Reviews in Clinical Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://rcm.mums.ac.ir/pdf_3664_e79510a8df4a3e2059f6cf361b7ef843.html |