Epicardial adipose tissue has unique properties that distinguish it from other depots of
visceral fat. Rather than having distinct boundaries, the epicardium shares an unobstructed …

Obesity is causally linked with the development of cardiovascular disorders. Accumulating
evidence indicates that cardiovascular disease is the collateral damage of obesity-driven …

A growing amount of evidence suggests that regional fat distribution plays an important part
in the development of an unfavorable metabolic and cardiovascular risk profile. Epicardial …

Background—Pericardial fat may be an important mediator of metabolic risk. Correlations
with cardiovascular disease risk factors and vascular calcification in a community-based …

The measurement of vascular function in isolated vessels has revealed important insights
into the structural, functional, and biomechanical features of the normal and diseased …

Mammals are provided with an organ that has been neglected by scientists in the past: the
adipose organ. This organ is formed by a series of well-defined depots mainly located at two …

Obesity is increasingly prevalent and is associated with substantial cardiovascular risk.
Adipose tissue distribution and morphology play a key role in determining the degree of …

Perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of
cardiovascular disease. In vascular pathologies, perivascular adipose tissue increases in …

Background—Inflammation in adipose tissue has been implicated in vascular dysfunction,
but the local mechanisms by which this occurs are unknown. Methods and Results—Small …

Each follicle represents the basic functional unit of the ovary. From its very initial stage of
development, the follicle consists of an oocyte surrounded by somatic cells. The oocyte …