Distribution of risk factors and mean Epicardial fat thickness

Risk Factors

EFT in cases with risk factors (in mm)

EFT in cases without risk factors (in mm)

p Value

Hypertension

8.08 ± 1.65 (n = 44)

7.10 ± 1.79 (n = 56)

0.006

Diabetes

7.48 ± 1.93 (n = 36)

7.56 ± 1.72 (n = 64)

0.84

Dyslipidemia

8.20 ± 1.76 (n = 35)

7.17 ± 1.70 (n = 65)

0.005

Smoking

7.23 ± 1.71 (n = 24)

7.63 ± 1.81 (n = 76)

0.33