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. 2006 Jul;92(7):962. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2005.074872

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Magnetic resonance single frame image from a breath‐hold gradient echo horizontal long axis image view of the heart revealing an impressive amount of epicardial fat (*). This is an important indicator of cardiovascular risk. O, subcutaneous fat; #, pericardial fat; ▾, pericardium.