Association between region-specific epicardial adipose tissue and CT-derived fractional flow reserve-defined myocardial ischemia: a retrospective coronary CTA study stratified by hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus - Report - MDSpire

Association between region-specific epicardial adipose tissue and CT-derived fractional flow reserve-defined myocardial ischemia: a retrospective coronary CTA study stratified by hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus

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  • Zheng Wang

  • Yunting Hu

  • Zuoqin Li

  • Xiang Wang

  • June 17, 2026

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Link Between Localized Epicardial Adipose Tissue and Myocardial Ischemia

Overview

{'myocardial_ishemia_definition': 'CT-FFR ≤ 0.80'}

Background

{'gaps_in_literature': 'Specific gaps regarding region-specific EAT measurements.'}

Data Highlights

{'prevalence_rates': 'Ensure alignment with statistical results.'}

Key Findings

{'sample_size': 'Include sample size and significance for each finding.'}

Clinical Implications

{'clinical_scenarios': 'Suggest scenarios for EAT integration.'}

Conclusion

{'further_research': 'Emphasize validation in diverse populations.'}

Related Resources & Content

  1. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2025 -- The Relationship Between Epicardial Adipose Tissue and Changes in Cardiac Geometry and Diastolic Function in Individuals with Prediabetic Cardiomyopathy
  2. European Radiology, 2025 -- Assessment of Lipomatous Hypertrophy of the Interatrial Septum and Its Relationship with Pericardial Adipose Tissue Biomarkers via Computed Tomography
  3. Clinical Research in Cardiology, 2025 -- The Role of Epicardial Adipose Tissue in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients
  4. European Radiology, 2025 -- Enhanced CT Evaluation of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Severe Aortic Valve Stenosis and Intermediate Stenosis
  5. CT derived fractional flow reserve: Part 2 - Critical appraisal of the literature, 2025
  6. The diagnostic performance of machine learning-based FFRCT for coronary artery disease: A meta-analysis - PubMed, 2025
  7. Association of Pericoronary Adipose Attenuation With Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events and High-Risk Plaque | JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging, 2025
  8. CT derived fractional flow reserve: Part 2 - Critical appraisal of the literature
  9. The diagnostic performance of machine learning-based FFRCT for coronary artery disease: A meta-analysis - PubMed
  10. Association of Pericoronary Adipose Attenuation With Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events and High-Risk Plaque | JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging

Original Source(s)

Association between region-specific epicardial adipose tissue and CT-derived fractional flow reserve-defined myocardial ischemia: a retrospective coronary CTA study stratified by hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus

  • by Zheng Wang, Yunting Hu, Zuoqin Li, Xiang Wang

  • June 17, 2026

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