Increased Epicardial Adipose Tissue is Associated with the Extent of Aortic Dissection

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EMLEK N., YILMAZ A. S., ÖZER S., GÜNDOĞDU H., DURAKOĞLUGİL M. E., ÇETİN M.

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association, vol.32, 2020 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 32
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.37616/2212-5043.1193
  • Journal Name: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, EMBASE, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is a biologically active organ that has endocrine and paracrine functions. Endothelial dysfunction, systemic, and local inflammatory response, due to bio-active molecules produced by EAT, may affect aortic dissection propagation and extent. We investigated the association between EAT thickness and the extent of aortic dissection.