Epicardial fat thickness correlates with ApoB/ApoA1 ratio, coronary calcium and carotid intima media thickness in asymptomatic subjects

patients with normal or only mildly impaired kidney function but one that requires closemonitoring due to the possibility of worsening kidney function, particularly in patients with chronic kidney disease. Our retrospective observational review suggests that further study of this treatment is warranted. The authors of this manuscript have certified that they comply with the Principles of Ethical Publishing in the International Journal of Cardiology (Shewan and Coats 2010;144:1–2).