November 11, 2013Hormone and Metabolic Research
Epicardial Fat: More than Just an “Epi” Phenomenon?
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No clinical data is present in this editorial board listing.
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Editorial listings lack clinical data on epicardial adipose tissue; leaves open its potential as a therapeutic target in cardiovascular disease.
Key Points
- To examine the local endocrine and paracrine cross-talk between epicardial adipose tissue and adjacent cardiac structures, and evaluate its contribution to cardiovascular disease.
- Synthesized literature on the ectopy concept, fat redistribution, and noninvasive imaging techniques used to measure cardiac fat thickness and volume.
- Evaluated the biological mechanisms linking epicardial adipose tissue to coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and myocardial structure.
- Epicardial adipose tissue acts as an active endocrine organ that exerts both protective and deleterious effects on coronary arteries and the myocardium.
- Advances in noninvasive in vivo imaging allow precise quantification of epicardial fat volume, aiding in assessing cardiovascular risk and disease progression.
Cite This Study
Gaborit et al. (2013) reported an editorial. No clinical data is present in this editorial board listing.