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Zappala, Pietro

https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9051-1201

Mayo Clinic

Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam

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The Relationship between Left Epicardial Adipose Tissue Attenuation at CT and Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses
Meulendijks, Eva R. , Zappala, Pietro , Vries, Tim A.C. de , Terpstra, M M , Telders, Carolina Janssen, Krul, Sébastien P.J., Planken, R. Nils , de Vries, Tim A C , Terpstra, Marc M , de Groot, Joris R , Planken, R Nils , Janssen-Telders, Carolina

Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging | December 18, 2025 | Volume: 7 | Issue: 6 | Pages: No page available

10.1148/ryct.250015 Get It

Increased epicardial adipose tissue attenuation on CT images was associated with the presence and recurrence of atrial fibrillation in studies using consistent or corrected tube voltage settings, suggesting its potential as a prognostic marker.