Key result
Visceral and ectopic adipose accumulation are associated with adverse cardiometabolic consequences, whereas subcutaneous abdominal adipose accumulation has a more neutral association.
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Adipose distribution may refine cardiometabolic risk assessment; leaves open causal mechanisms and targeted interventions.
The distribution of adipose tissue, particularly visceral versus subcutaneous fat, plays a critical role in determining cardiometabolic risk due to differences in adipocyte biology and inflammatory profiles.
Susan Sam (2018) conducted a review in Obesity and cardiometabolic risk. Adipose tissue distribution (visceral vs subcutaneous) was evaluated. Visceral and ectopic adipose accumulation are associated with adverse cardiometabolic consequences, whereas subcutaneous abdominal adipose accumulation has a more neutral association.
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