Body mass index, regional adipose deposition, and clinical outcomes in non-ischaemic dilated cardiomyopathy: a prospective cohort study

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The study assessed the relationship between BMI, regional fat distribution, and clinical outcomes in non-ischaemic dilated cardiomyopathy patients.
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Lower BMI and reduced regional adipose tissue were associated with worse clinical outcomes, including higher all-cause mortality and heart transplantation rates.
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Epicardial adipose tissue volume was the strongest independent predictor of heart failure death and heart transplantation.
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Body mass index was identified as the best predictor of arrhythmic events in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.
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The study highlights the importance of regional adipose tissue in influencing cardiac function and prognosis in dilated cardiomyopathy patients.

European Journal Of Preventive Cardiology

by Chuan Huang, Yangjie Li, Yuanwei Xu, Yaqiong Zhou, Weihao Li, Jiajun Guo, Ke Wan, Jie Wang, Ziqian Xu, Qing Zhang, Yuchi Han, Jiayu Sun, Yucheng Chen
January 28, 2025

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