Epicardial adipose tissue has unique properties that distinguish it from other depots of
visceral fat. Rather than having distinct boundaries, the epicardium shares an unobstructed …

Recent studies focused on epicardial fat, formerly relatively neglected component of the
heart, have elucidated some of its key roles. It possesses several properties that can …

Epicardial fat is closely related to blood supply vessels, both anatomically and functionally,
which is why any change in this adipose tissue's behavior is considered a potential risk …

Epicardial adipose tissue is a particular visceral fat depot with unique anatomic,
biomolecular, and genetic features. Epicardial fat displays both physiological and …

A growing amount of evidence suggests that regional fat distribution plays an important part
in the development of an unfavorable metabolic and cardiovascular risk profile. Epicardial …

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 …

Obesity is associated with low grade inflammation. Whether this is just an adaptive response
to excess adiposity to maintain a normal oxygen supply or a chronic activation of the innate …

Background—Inflammatory mediators that originate in vascular and extravascular tissues
promote coronary lesion formation. Adipose tissue may function as an endocrine organ that …

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 …

Abstract Purpose of Review Epicardial adipose tissue has been associated with the
development/progression of cardiovascular disease. We appraise the strength of the …