Is increase in epicardial fat volume associated with greater coronary artery calcification progression in subjects at intermediate risk by coronary calcium score : a serial study using non-contrast cardiac CT?
Increase in EFV is associated with greater progression of coronary artery calcification in intermediate-risk subjects.
These results support the hypothesis that impaired mucosal immunity, particularly involving the secretion of IL-4, may contribute to H. pylori eradication failure. Measurement of whole blood secretion of IL-4 may predict which patients are more likely to fail standard antibiotic therapy.