Is epicardial fat depot associated with atrial fibrillation? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Academic Article
Publication Date:
2017
abstract:
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the leading rhythm disorder in western countries. A direct relationship between left atrium (LA) enlargement and electromechanical remodelling has been established. A causative link between epicardial fat (EF), visceral adipose tissue deposited around the heart, and AF has been hypothesized. Several reports suggested the association between EF and the presence of AF. The aim of this study was to verify the relationship between AF and EF depot, performing a meta-analysis of observational case series studies.
Iris type:
1.1 Articolo in rivista
Keywords:
Atrial fibrillation; Epicardial fat depot; Meta-analysis; Risk
List of contributors:
Gaeta, Maddalena; Bandera, Francesco; Tassinari, Federico; Capasso, Lorenzo; Cargnelutti, Miriam; Pelissero, Gabriele; Malavazos, Alexis Elias; Ricci, Cristian
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