adjective
- relating to or affecting the epicardium, the innermost layer of the pericardium that covers the heart
Usage: medical/anatomical term
Examples
- The epicardial surface of the heart was examined during the surgical procedure.
- Epicardial fat deposits can increase cardiovascular risk in some patients.
- The cardiologist noted epicardial inflammation on the imaging study.
- Epicardial pacing wires were placed during the bypass surgery.
- Epicardial coronary arteries supply blood directly to the heart muscle.