Key result
Increased epicardial and pericardial fat linked to ~200% higher odds of CAC ≥100.
Why the study?
Epicardial and pericardial adipose tissues are anatomically close to the myocardium and may influence cardiovascular pathology, prompting evaluation of their relationship with coronary artery calcification.
Are epicardial and pericardial adipose tissue volumes associated with coronary artery calcification score in patients with suspected coronary artery disease?
Cross-Sectional (n=523)
No
Are epicardial and pericardial adipose tissue volumes associated with coronary artery calcification score in patients with suspected coronary artery disease?
Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) and pericardial adipose tissue (PAT) are anatomically close to the myocardium and may influence cardiovascular pathology. Thus, in this study, we aim to assess whether EAT and PAT volumes were associated with coronary artery calcification score (CCS) in patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD), especially in overweight and obese individuals.
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Liu et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Suspected coronary artery disease (n=523). Epicardial and pericardial adipose tissue volumes vs. Lower adipose tissue volumes was evaluated on Coronary artery calcification score ≥ 100 Agatston units (OR 3.001, 95% CI 1.900-4.740, p=<0.001). Increased epicardial and pericardial adipose tissue volumes were independently associated with a coronary artery calcification score ≥100 Agatston units (OR 3.001), especially in overweight and obese patients.
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