Pericardial fat volume and coronary calcifications for prediction of coronary artery disease extent in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

ConclusionQuantification of CACS by MDCT is an effective method to, predict atherosclerotic CAD in type 2 DM. Quantification of PFV remains, uncertain for prediction of presence or severity of CAD.
Source: The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine - Category: Nuclear Medicine Source Type: research