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This paper is a study protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis, and thus contains no clinical results.
Why the study?
Epicardial adipose tissue carries an increased risk of cardiovascular events, but comparative data evaluating different types of exercise to reduce it are needed.
Does exercise reduce epicardial adipose tissue thickness in adults?
Systematic Review
Does exercise reduce epicardial adipose tissue thickness in adults?
This protocol outlines a planned systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of different types of exercise in reducing epicardial adipose tissue thickness in adults.
Introduction: Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is a complex disease that includes endothelial dysfunction, insulin resistance, diabetes, hypertension, ectopic obesity, and dyslipidaemia and an increased risk of cardiovascular events. This study aims to fill this gap of research by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare differences types of exercise to reduce EAT.
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Roever et al. (2019) conducted a systematic review in Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT). Exercise vs. Control group (not specified, likely no exercise or usual care) was evaluated on Change in the thickness of the epicardial fat. This paper is a study protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis, and thus contains no clinical results.
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