Open AccessAssociation of Epicardial Adipose Tissue and High‐Risk Plaque Characteristics: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Author(s) -
Nerlekar Nitesh,
Brown Adam J.,
Muthalaly Rahul G.,
Talman Andrew,
Hettige Thushan,
Cameron James D.,
Wong Dennis T. L.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.117.006379
Subject(s) - odds ratio , medicine , meta analysis , confidence interval , adipose tissue , epicardial adipose tissue , publication bias , odds , diagnostic odds ratio , gastroenterology , logistic regression
Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is hypothesized to alter atherosclerotic plaque composition, with potential development of high-risk plaque (HRP). EAT can be measured by volumetric assessment (EAT-v) or linear thickness (EAT-t). We performed a systematic review and random-effects meta-analysis to assess the association of EAT with HRP and whether this association is dependent on the measurement method used.