Epicardial adipose tissue volume is not an independent predictor of atrial fibrillation recurrence after ablation

Aims: Previous studies have suggested that epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) could exert a paracrine effect in the myocardium. Indeed, few earlier studies have assessed the role of EAT in the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). This study aimed to evaluate the association between EAT volume and its atte...

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Main Author: Inês Maria Amorim Cruz (author)
Format: masterThesis
Language:eng
Published: 2022
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10216/142004
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio-aberto.up.pt:10216/142004