Key result
Epicardial fat is an active visceral adipose tissue that is strongly and independently associated with left atrial remodeling and the presence and burden of atrial fibrillation.
This review summarizes recent evidence suggesting a role of epicardial fat in atrial remodeling and atrial fibrillation burden.
Epicardial fat assessment may refine AF risk beyond BMI; leaves open prospective validation and targeted interventions.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a progressive disorder that increases with age. Obesity is an important risk factor for AF. Pericardial fat is an active adipose tissue in close proximity to the heart and has been shown to be a risk factor for structural as well as coronary artery disease independent of body mass index. Recent studies suggest a role of epicardial fat in atrial remodeling as well as AF burden. This review will summarize the recent evidence linking epicardial fat and AF.
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Chekakie et al. (2012) conducted a review in Atrial Fibrillation. Epicardial fat was evaluated. Epicardial fat is an active visceral adipose tissue that is strongly and independently associated with left atrial remodeling and the presence and burden of atrial fibrillation.
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