Relationship between obstructive sleep apnea and distribution of epicardial adipose tissue.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aimed to investigate the distribution of epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) and adipose metabolism in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) without comorbidities, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes-an approach to eliminate confounding factors and explore the role of EAT in OSA-related visceral adipose disorders.

Methods

The clinical data of 180 patients were retrospectively collected from July 2017 to December 2023 at the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University. Patients were categorized into mild-moderate (apnea-hypopnea index, AHI < 30 events/hour) and severe OSA groups (AHI ≥ 30 events/hour) based on their polysomnography (PSG) results. Epicardial adipose tissue volume (EATV

SUBMITTER: Wang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12934076 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature