Epicardial Adipose Tissue and Psoriasis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background: As a novel biomarker for cardiovascular diseases, epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) has been linked to psoriasis. We conducted an updated systematic review, building upon a previous report on the relationship between EAT and psoriasis. Methods: We searched Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. The methodological quality of each study was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. The pooled mean difference (MD) or standardized mean difference (SMD) and the corresponding confidence interval (CIs) were calculated. Results: We included 10 studies with 1287 participants. Five of the included studies were of high methodological quality, while the other five were of moderate quality. The pooled data indicated that psoriasis patien

SUBMITTER: Chen X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11355870 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature