where excess or abnormal fat accumulation increases risks to health. The prevalence of
obesity is increasing worldwide and is around 20% in ICU patients. Adipose tissue is highly
metabolically active, and especially visceral adipose tissue has a deleterious adipocyte
secretory profile resulting in insulin resistance and a chronic low-grade inflammatory and
procoagulant state. Obesity is strongly linked with chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes …