Background Several studies have suggested that epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) volume
may be associated with the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). However, these studies have …

Many studies have explored the hypothesis that epicardial adipose tissue (EAT)
accumulation adversely affects cardiac remodeling. We assessed, through a systematic …

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and atrial fibrillation (AF) are two
highly prevalent chronic cardiovascular conditions associated with significant morbidity and …

Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is associated with the pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation (AF).
The role of local inflammation in persistent AF is unclear. The purpose of this study was to …

Coronary perivascular adipose tissue is a naturally occurring adipose tissue depot that
normally surrounds the major coronary arteries on the surface of the heart. Although …

Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is a fat depot located between the myocardium and the
visceral layer of the epicardium which, owing to its location, can influence surrounding …

Rhythm control of atrial fibrillation (AF) remains challenging, with modest long-term success
rates. Atrial fibrosis has been associated with AF, but the clinical utility of assessment of this …

Background This retrospective study was designed to explore the factors relevant to
increased atrial 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) …

Aims Post-operative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a predictor of morbidity and mortality after
cardiac surgery. Latent predisposing factors may reside in the epicardial adipose tissue …

Abstract Background YKL-40 (CHI3L1) is a novel biomarker for inflammation, tissue
remodeling, and fibrosis, as well as cardiovascular diseases. We investigated the …