Association of epicardial adipose tissue with different stages of coronary artery disease: A cross-sectional UK Biobank cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging substudy

Abstract

No significant differences in iEAT volumes were observed between patients with CAD, MI and healthy controls. Our results indicate the importance of correcting for confounding by CVD risk factors, including circulating lipid levels, when studying the relationship between EAT volume and CAD. Further mechanistic studies on causal pathways and the role of EAT composition are warranted.