Epicardial adipose tissue as a prognostic marker in acute pulmonary embolism.

Anar AghayevMattes HinnerichsAndreas WienkeHans-Jonas MeyerAlexey Surov

Published in: Herz (2023)

There might be an association between EAT density and mortality in patients with acute pulmonary embolism. Further studies are needed to elucidate the prognostic relevance of EAT parameters in patients with acute pulmonary embolism.

Keyphrases

pulmonary embolism
adipose tissue
inferior vena cava
liver failure
respiratory failure
cardiovascular events
risk factors
drug induced
aortic dissection
coronary artery disease
hepatitis b virus