Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9157841 | Atherosclerosis | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
In conclusion, mesenteric fat thickness measured on ultrasound showed significant association with carotid IMT, lending further support to the linking role of portal adipose tissue in obesity-related atherosclerosis. Effect of gender on the relationships of mesenteric fat with atherosclerosis risk require further elucidation. Measurement of mesenteric fat thickness may be a useful indicator of regional fat distribution in the assessment of cardiovascular risks.
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Authors
K.H. Liu, Y.L. Chan, J.C.N. Chan, W.B. Chan,