Quantitative CT assessment of intrathoracic visceral fat depots and their association with incident heart failure in asymptomatic adults - Summary - MDSpire

Quantitative CT assessment of intrathoracic visceral fat depots and their association with incident heart failure in asymptomatic adults

  • By

  • Cheng-Chun Yang

  • Chung-Lieh Hung

  • Chen-Yen Chien

  • Yang-Wen Hsieh

  • Wei-Ming Huang

  • Chun-Ho Yun

  • Ricardo C. Cury

  • May 28, 2026

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Objective:

To examine the associations between distinct intrathoracic visceral adipose tissue (VAT) depots and incident heart failure (HF) in asymptomatic adults.

Key Findings:
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Interpretation:

EAT and PARF may serve as novel imaging biomarkers for early risk stratification of incident HF, particularly HFpEF.

Limitations:
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Conclusion:

EAT and PARF are independently associated with incident HF and may provide insights for early risk assessment.

Original Source(s)

Quantitative CT assessment of intrathoracic visceral fat depots and their association with incident heart failure in asymptomatic adults

  • by Cheng-Chun Yang, Chung-Lieh Hung, Chen-Yen Chien, Yang-Wen Hsieh, Wei-Ming Huang, Chun-Ho Yun, Ricardo C. Cury

  • May 28, 2026

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