Publications by authors named "Soeren Gauβ"
Epicardial fat and coronary artery calcification in patients on long-term hemodialysis.
J Comput Assist Tomogr
November 2014
Article Synopsis
- The study highlights a link between increased epicardial fat volume (EFV) and various cardiovascular risks, particularly in patients undergoing hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease.
- Ninety-three patients were assessed for coronary calcium and cardiovascular risk factors, yielding significant findings on the relationships between EFV, body mass index, and age.
- Results showed that while EFV correlated with BMI and age, it did not significantly correlate with coronary artery calcification, indicating different factors at play in kidney patients compared to those with normal kidney function.