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ea0070aep403 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2020

Epicardial fat accumulation and coronary artery calcification in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Perdomo Carolina M , Casajús Ana Ezponda , García Goñi Marta , Zapata Cardenas Juana K , Beloqui Ruiz Óscar , Fruhbeck Gema , Bastarrika Alemañ Gorka , Escalada Javier

Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease, particularly patients with liver fibrosis. Studies have shown a relationship between epicardial fat/coronary calcium and myocardial ischemia.Aim: Quantify epicardial fat and coronary calcium assessed by computed tomography (CT) in patients with NAFLD. Additionally, determine whether patients with hepatic fibrosis quantitatively assessed by liver el...