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Relation of Epicardial Fat and Diabetic Nephropathy in Egyptian Patients

NCT03470415 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2018-03-20

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Summary

The heart and vessels are surrounded by layers of adipose tissue, which is a complex organ composed of adipocytes, stromal cells, macrophages, and a neuronal network, all nourished by a rich microcirculation. The layers of adipose tissue surrounding the heart can be subdivided into intra- and extra-pericardial fat. Their thicknesses and volumes can be quantified by echocardiography and computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging, respectively. The term extrapericardial fat defines thoracic adipose tissue external to the parietal pericardium. It originates from primitive thoracic mesenchymal cells and thus derives its blood supply from noncoronary sources. Intrapericardial fat is further subdivided into epicardial and pericardial fat. Anatomically, epicardial and pericardial adipose tissues are clearly different. Epicardial fat is located between the outer wall of the myocardium and the visceral layer of pericardium.

Conditions

  • Type2 Diabetes Mellitus

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Assiut University

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
30 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-05-31
Primary Completion
2019-12-31
Completion
2019-12-31

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