... distribution. The Cochrane Q test and I-squared index were used to evaluate heterogeneity among studies. Epicardial fat depot Atrial fibrillation Risk Meta-analysis What’s new? A comprehensive revision of the literature conducted following PRISMA guidelines regarding the association of epicardial Fat...

... Cardiac fat depot Cardiac, or pericardial, adipose tissue comprises the paracardial fat located outside the visceral pericardium and the EAT situated between the visceral pericardium and the epicardium. There are also intra-myocardial fat deposits that are dedicated to triglyceride storage...

... production. Still, database analyses have shown a survival benefit for patients with heart failure, known as the obesity paradox. This chapter summarizes the available knowledge of the metabolic effects of obesity and its effects on the course of heart failure. obesity inflammation fat depot heart failure...