Key result
Deep subcutaneous adipose tissue depth in men strongly predicts global and liver-specific insulin resistance, and Framingham risk score, independently of other adiposity measures.
Population
396 men. A subgroup of 43 Caucasians underwent adipose tissue biopsies.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May refine CV risk stratification in men beyond BMI; hypothesis-generating pending prospective validation.
Cross-Sectional (n=396)
No
Deep abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue expands disproportionately with obesity in men and is independently associated with increased cardiovascular risk and insulin resistance.
Marinou et al. (2013) conducted a cross-sectional in Insulin resistance and cardiovascular risk (n=396). Deep subcutaneous adipose tissue (dSAT) depth vs. Superficial subcutaneous adipose tissue (sSAT) was evaluated on Global insulin resistance, liver-specific insulin resistance, and Framingham risk score. Deep subcutaneous adipose tissue depth in men strongly predicts global and liver-specific insulin resistance, and Framingham risk score, independently of other adiposity measures.
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