Epicardial adipose tissue in a coronary artery disease patient

Abstract

Thick Epicardial Adipose Tissue (EAT) is not always a fi nding at operation theatre in patients undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG).But epicardial fat has a direct relationship with obesity and metabolic syndrome. Its presence is an independent risk factor for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD).