Meta-analysis shows elevated epicardial adipose tissue raises ischemic stroke risk in individuals with cardiovascular comorbidities, indicating need for risk evaluation.
Key Points
Increased epicardial adipose tissue thickness correlates with higher odds of acute ischemic stroke.
Analysis resulted in pooled odds ratios indicating significant risks, with aOR of 3.60 for higher EAT thickness.
Meta-analysis included eight studies with a total of 7412 participants, focusing on cardiovascular comorbidities.
Findings suggest epicardial adipose tissue assessment may enhance stroke risk stratification in clinical settings.