Periaortic adipose tissue volume index was independently associated with an increased number of vulnerable plaques in the thoracic aorta (β 0.04, P=0.005) in patients with cardiovascular disease.
Observational (n=101)
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Does higher periaortic adipose tissue volume index increase the number of aortic vulnerable plaques in patients with cardiovascular disease?
Higher periaortic adipose tissue volume is independently associated with an increased number of aortic vulnerable plaques, suggesting it may play a role in aortic plaque instability.
Effect estimate: β 0.04 (95% CI 0.011-0.06)
p-value: p=0.005
Periaortic adipose tissue (PAAT) is known to promote atherosclerosis and has been linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, its association with aortic plaque instability remains unclear. This study aimed to assess whether PAAT is associated with aortic vulnerable plaques (VPs) as identified by non-obstructive general angioscopy (NOGA) in patients with CVD.
Koyama et al. (Mon,) conducted a observational in Cardiovascular disease (n=101). Periaortic adipose tissue (PAAT) assessment was evaluated on Number of vulnerable plaques in the thoracic aorta (β 0.04, 95% CI 0.011-0.06, p=0.005). Periaortic adipose tissue volume index was independently associated with an increased number of vulnerable plaques in the thoracic aorta (β 0.04, P=0.005) in patients with cardiovascular disease.