Pericoronary Adipose Tissue as a Marker of Cardiovascular Risk: JACC Review Topic of the Week.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jacc.2022.12.021.
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Abstract
Vascular inflammation is a key driver in atherosclerotic progression and plaque rupture. Recent evidence has shown that coronary computed tomography provides a noninvasive method of quantifying coronary inflammation by mapping changes in pericoronary adipose tissue (PCAT) radiodensity, which are associated with cardiovascular diseases. However, there are significant knowledge gaps in the performance and measurement of PCAT that complicate its interpretation. In this review the authors aim to summarize the role of PCAT in cardiac imaging and explore the clinical implications and applicability as a novel biomarker of cardiovascular risk, as well as to discuss its limitations and potential pitfalls.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiovascular Diseases