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One prior study reported increased values of epicardial adipose tissue (EAT), which has been shown to be a sensitive marker for cardiovascular disease risk. Against this background, studies assessing cardiac function in patients with BPD have been missing to date.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>The present study included 28 female patients with a diagnosis of BPD and 28 age, sex, and BMI-matched controls (mean age 29 \u00b1 11 years). EAT thickness and parameters of cardiac function were assessed by echocardiography. Diabetes risk was assessed using the Finnish Diabetes Risk (FINDRISC) score, and metabolic syndrome was defined in accordance to National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel-III (NCEP\/ATPIII) criteria. 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BPD patients were more frequently smokers and reported lower levels of physical exercise compared to controls.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The present study demonstrates morphological and functional differences in a matched sample of female patients with BPD and healthy controls, pointing to an increased risk for the development of cardiovascular disorders. 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