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EFT analysis

MO Mahmut Ozdemir
RA Ramazan Asoglu
ZD Zeki Dogan
NA Nesim Aladag
TA Tayyar Akbulut
MY Mustafa Yurtdas
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The EFT was measured using RV free wall from using long-axis view, while referencing the aortic annulus. The thickness of RV wall was calculated at the end-diastolic interval. The space between the visceral pericardium/myocardium was identified as the epicardial fat. To measure EFT, the thickest area was chosen to measure and the RV area was typically used (Fig. 2). The mean value of triplicate cardiac cycles was recorded [7].

Measurement of EFT in a patient with stage V (a) and a patient with stage I (b). EFT is perpendicular to the right ventricular free wall (arrow). Ao: aort; LV: left ventricle; RV: right ventricle; EFT: epicardial fat thickness.

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