Cushing’s Syndrome

Eepicardial adipose tissue volume linked to heart failure risk in Cushing’s syndrome

Epicardial adipose tissue volume (EATV) is a significant independent risk factor for left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) in patients with Cushing's syndrome, according to a study. The study included 86 patients with CS and 86 matched healthy controls. Researchers measured EATV and assessed abdominal adipose tissue and skeletal muscle mass...