Epicardial Fat: Physiological, Pathological, and Therapeutic Implications
Epicardial fat is closely related to blood supply vessels, both anatomically and functionally, which is why any change in this adipose tissue’s behavior is considered a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease development. When proinflammatory adipokines are released from the epicardial fat,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Cardiology Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/1291537 |