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 …

The global obesity epidemic is well established, with increases in obesity prevalence for
most countries since the 1980s. Obesity contributes directly to incident cardiovascular risk …

Adipose tissue plays essential roles in maintaining lipid and glucose homeostasis. To date
several types of adipose tissue have been identified, namely white, brown, and beige, that …

Accumulating knowledge on the biology and function of the adipose tissue has led to a
major shift in our understanding of its role in health and disease. The adipose tissue is now …

Epicardial adipose tissue is a unique and multifaceted fat depot with local and systemic
effects. This tissue is distinguished from other visceral fat depots by a number of anatomical …

Obesity is increasingly prevalent and is associated with substantial cardiovascular risk.
Adipose tissue distribution and morphology play a key role in determining the degree of …

Cardiac natriuretic peptides (NPs), atrial NP (ANP) and B-type NP (BNP) are true hormones
produced and released by cardiomyocytes, exerting several systemic effects. Together with …

Obesity-related cardiovascular disease in children is becoming more prevalent in
conjunction with the rise in childhood obesity. Children with obesity are predisposed to an …

Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is part of the visceral adipose tissue (VAT) that surrounds
the heart and it is a quantifiable, modifiable, and multifaceted tissue that has both local and …

Epicardial adipose tissue is an unusual visceral fat depot with anatomical and functional
contiguity to the myocardium and coronary arteries. Under physiological conditions …