Interest in epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is growing rapidly, and research in this area
appeals to a broad, multidisciplinary audience. EAT is unique in its anatomy and …

Obesity is a heterogeneous disease with different degrees of cardiovascular (CV) and
metabolic manifestations. Certain ectopic fat depots may contribute to obesity-related CV …

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 …

Obesity and diabetes are strongly associated with metabolic and cardiovascular disorders
including dyslipidemia, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and heart failure. Adipose …

Obesity is increasing in prevalence and is strongly associated with metabolic and
cardiovascular disorders. The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) has emerged as a key …

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is common, increasing in prevalence,
and refractory to available pharmacotherapies. Our understanding of HFpEF has evolved …

Overlapping pandemics of lifestyle-related diseases pose a substantial threat to
cardiovascular health. Apart from coronary artery disease, metabolic disturbances linked to …

Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is a small but very biologically active ectopic fat depot that
surrounds the heart. Given its rapid metabolism, thermogenic capacity, unique …

Objectives: The study sought to determine the associations between local (pericardial) fat
and incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) events and cardiac remodeling independent of …

Introduction and objectives Obesity is an important cardiovascular risk factor and the
location of fat deposits seems to be an important determinant of its metabolic impact …