STUDY ON CORRELATION BETWEEN EPICARDIAL FAT WITH LIPID PROFILE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48047/Keywords:
Epicardial Fat, Body Mass Index, Dyslipidemia.Abstract
BackgroundEpicardial adipose tissue is a type of visceral fat deposited around the heart that is shown to be
associated in the development of coronary artery disease.
Aim & Objectives tocorrelate epicardial fat thickness in echocardiography with lipid profile.To compare
the epicardial fat thickness with lipidprofile. To assess premature coronary arterydisease. Methods&
Materials: Body mass index is calculated using formula: Weight in kg / (height in meters)2
. Epicardial fat
thickness was measured by 2D echocardiography in Parasternal long axis, Parasternal short axis, Apical 4
chamber windows. Lipid profile was obtained from the participants previously available blood
investigation reports.Result: Epicardial fat thickness is significantly increased in subjects with
dyslipidemia and increased body mass index. ConclusionIncreasedepicardial fat thicknesscan also be
considered as a risk factor for coronary artery disease, In addition with dyslipidemia and obesity.
