Perivascular Adipose Tissue as a Relevant Fat Depot for Cardiovascular Risk in Obesity

Obesity is associated with increased risk of premature death, morbidity, and mortality from several cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including stroke, coronary heart disease (CHD), myocardial infarction, and congestive heart failure. However, this is not a straightforward relationship. Although sever...

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Main Authors: Rafael M. Costa, Karla B. Neves, Rita C. Tostes, Núbia S. Lobato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2018.00253/full