Computed Tomographic Quantification Of Periaortic Adipose Tissue Volume As A Correlate Of Cardiovascular Disease
Posted Date: Jun 7, 2019
- Investigator: Edmond Hooker
- Specialties:
- Type of Study: Observational/Survey
In the current study, we look to use CT to measure perivascular adipose tissue as well as degree of CVD. A retrospective study analysis was preformed to identify subjects who had non-contrasted computed tomography scans of their chest and/or abdomen.There were 200 cases reviewed, 184 non-contrast chest CTs and 72 non-contrast abdominal CTs. When comparing thoracic PVAT volume to thoracic parameters measured in the study population as a whole, thoracic PVAT correlates with thoracic aortic dimension (0.480) but not thoracic aortic calcification (0.117). Increased thoracic and abdominal periaortic adipose tissue volumes are associated with increased aortic dimension and cardiovascular disease. Thoracic periaortic adipose tissue correlates better with traditional risk factors compared to abdominal PVAT.
Criteria:
Adult Patients Who Had A Ct Of The Chest Or Abdomen
Keywords:
Periaortic Fat, Cardiovascular Disease, Computed Tomography
For More Information:
Edmond Hooker
513-588-8961
hookerea@ucmail.uc.edu