Liver fat percent is associated with metabolic risk factors and the metabolic syndrome in a high-risk vascular cohort

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objective</p> <p>To determine whether liver fat percent (LFP) is associated with the metabolic syndrome independently of visceral fat area (VFA).</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>43 High-risk vascular patients not on lipid-lowering therap...

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Main Authors: McHenery Christine, Buckley Raymond, Cowin Gary, Hoenig Michel R, Coulthard Alan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/7/1/50