Although catheter coronary angiography has been the standard imaging examination for
evaluating coronary artery disease for many years, it is an invasive and expensive
procedure. Due to its lower cost and noninvasive nature, coronary computed tomographic
angiography (CCTA) has become the primary diagnostic test for patients with chest
pain. Another advantage of CCTA is that adjacent fat is also imaged. Adipose tissue
serves not only to store excess calories, but fat also has an endocrine function,
secreting adipokines which participate in the regulation of metabolism. While insufficient
adipose tissue can be detrimental, excess adipose tissue contributes to the development
of type II diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease and several types of cancers
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Publication history
Published online: December 28, 2022
Accepted:
December 13,
2022
Received in revised form:
December 12,
2022
Received:
December 6,
2022
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