Table 1.
Epicardial fat thickness measurements according to the grades of obesity
| EFT (mm) | n | Mean | SD | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonobese | 30 | 5.92 | 6.93 | 4.7 |
| Obesity Grade I | 18 | 7.43 | 1.61 | 7.3 |
| Obesity Grade II | 16 | 12.97 | 18.64 | 8.4 |
| Obesity Grade III | 3 | 11.27 | 0.60 | 11.2 |
| Morbid obesity | 1 | 13.80 | 13.8 | |
| Total | 68 | 8.33 | 10.40 | 7.l |
P < 0.0001, Kruskal-Wallis test. SD = Standard deviation, EFT = Epicardial fat thickness