Epicardial Adipose Tissue Thickness as a Tool for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Overt Hypothyroidism

Dr Muskan Garg, Dr Sandeep Garg, Dr Sunita Aggarwal, Dr Harpreet Singh, Dr Sapna Singh, Dr Manidipa Mondal, Dr Pujan Acharya, Dr Lovish Garg

Abstract: Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is an emerging cardiometabolic risk marker that may play a role in cardiovascular risk assessment among hypothyroid patients. This cross-sectional study compared EAT thickness and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) in 40 overt hypothyroid and 10 euthyroid subjects. EAT thickness was measured via non-contrast cardiac CT at three ventricular levels, while CIMT was assessed using carotid Doppler. Hypothyroid subjects showed significantly higher mean EAT and CIMT values, with positive correlations between EAT thickness, serum TSH levels, CIMT, and disease duration. These results highlight EAT thickness as a potential marker for early cardiovascular risk detection in overt hypothyroidism, warranting further large-scale validation.

Keywords: Epicardial adipose tissue; carotid intima-media thickness; hypothyroidism; cardiovascular risk; TSH levels

How to Cite?: Dr Muskan Garg, Dr Sandeep Garg, Dr Sunita Aggarwal, Dr Harpreet Singh, Dr Sapna Singh, Dr Manidipa Mondal, Dr Pujan Acharya, Dr Lovish Garg, "Epicardial Adipose Tissue Thickness as a Tool for Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Overt Hypothyroidism", Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 495-501, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25721182246, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25721182246