The accumulation of epicardial adipose tissue is associated with cardiovascular death after open surgical repair for abdominal aortic aneurysms

Yohei Kawai, Masayuki Sugimoto, Takuya Osawa, Changi Lee, Shuta Ikeda, Kiyoaki Niimi, Hiroshi BannoDivision of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine

Vascular

Published online on May 09, 2025

Abstract

Vascular, Volume 34, Issue 2, Page 267-274, April 2026.
BackgroundThe accumulation of adipose tissue, such as increased epicardial adipose tissue volume (EATV) and visceral fat area (VFA), is associated with the development of cardiovascular (CV) disease. However, little information is available regarding the ...