Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic and complex metabolic disorder and also an important
cause of cardiovascular (CV) disease (CVD). Patients with type 2 DM (T2DM) and obesity …

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and
heart failure, which highlights the need for improved understanding of factors contributing to …

Epicardial adipose tissue is defined as a deposit of adipocytes with pathophysiological
properties similar to those of visceral fat, located in the space between the myocardial …

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a significant burden globally and are especially
prevalent in obese and/or diabetic populations. Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) surrounding …

Abstract Type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) plays a central role in the development of
cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, its relationship to epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) …

Simple Summary Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading causes of death
worldwide. Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is one of the most important risk factors for …

Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is located between the myocardium and visceral
pericardium. The unique anatomy and physiology of the EAT determines its great potential …

Background Cardiac fat is a cardiovascular biomarker but its importance in patients with type
2 diabetes is not clear. The aim was to evaluate the predictive potential of epicardial (EAT) …

Putative physiological functions of human epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) include:(i) lipid
storage for the energy needs of the myocardium;(ii) thermoregulation, whereby brown fat …

Epicardial fat is a unique adipose tissue located between the myocardium and the visceral
layer of pericardium. This tissue is characterized by highly active fatty acid metabolism and …