PP-045 An Increased Epicardial Adipose Tissue Is Strongly Associated with Carotid-Intima Media Thickness and the Atherosclerotic Plaque, but LDL Only with the Plaque

Carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) is reliable marker of subclinical atherosclerosis and cardiovascular events. Until today, there was no study that asked or investigated whether the adipose tissue or circulating lipids is more important for CIMT and atherosclerotic plaque? Therefore, our primary aim is mainly to evaluate the effects of traditional risk factors including circulating lipids and epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) on CIMT and the plaque.