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Targeting epicardial adipose tissue with exercise, diet, bariatric surgery or pharmaceutical interventions: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Launbo, Natja, Zobel, Emilie H., von Scholten, Bernt Johan, Færch, Kristine, Jørgensen, Peter G., Christensen, Regitse H.·2021·Obesity Reviews

Abstract

Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) and pericardial adipose tissue (PAT) are metabolically active fat depots implicated in cardiovascular disease, and EAT has potential as a novel cardiac risk factor, suitable as a target for interventions. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the evidence whether EAT and PAT volume can be reduced by weight-loss interventions (exercise, diet, bariatric surgery or pharmaceutical interventions). A systematic literature search identified 34 studies that were included in the qualitative synthesis (exercise, n = 10, diet, n = 5, bariatric surgery, n = 9 and pharmaceutical interventions, n = 10). Of the 34 studies, 10 reported sufficient data to be included in the meta-analysis. The meta-analysis was only conducted for changes in EAT volume, since only few controlled studies reported changes in PAT (n = 3) or total cardiac adipose tissue volume (n = 1). A significant pooled effect size (ES) for reduction in EAT volume was observed following weight-loss interventions as compared with control interventions (ES = -0.89, 95% CI: -1.23 to -0.55, P < 0.001). When comparing the effect of exercise training versus control on EAT volume reduction, there was a significant pooled ES favouring exercise training (ES: -1.11, 95% CI: -1.57 to -0.65, P < 0.001). Similarly, the ES of pharmaceutical versus control interventions on EAT volume reduction was significant, favouring pharmaceutical interventions (ES: -0.79, 95% CI: -1.37 to -0.21, P < 0.0072). In conclusion, this systematic review and meta-analysis provides evidence that exercise, diet, bariatric surgery and pharmaceutical interventions can reduce cardiac adipose tissue volume.

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Authors
Launbo, N., Zobel, E. H., von Scholten, B. J., Færch, K., Jørgensen, P. G., & Christensen, R. H.
Affiliations
  • Rigshospitalet (DK)
  • Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen (DK)
  • Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen Gentofte Denmark
  • University of Copenhagen (DK)
  • Herlev Hospital (DK)
Corresponding author
Launbo, Natja
Venue
Obesity Reviews
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2020-09-08
Volume
22
Issue
1
Pages
e13136-e13136
ISSN
  • 1467-7881 (ISSN-L)
  • 1467-789X
OpenAlex
W3083872392
Cited by
76
References
70
Citations by year
2026: 7 · 2025: 17 · 2024: 10 · 2023: 15 · 2022: 15 · 2021: 12
FWCI
1.79
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Obesity Reviews (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Research at the University of Copenhagen (University of Copenhagen) (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen (SDCC 3.A Complications)
  • Novo Nordisk Fonden (NNF17OC0027822)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
Keywords
epicardial adipose tissue, pericardial adipose tissue, cardiac adipose tissue, weight loss interventions, exercise training, dietary intervention, bariatric surgery, pharmacological interventions, obesity, cardiovascular risk
MeSH terms
Adipose Tissue, Cardiovascular Diseases, Diet, Humans, Pericardium, Weight Loss, Exercise, Anti-Obesity Agents, Bariatric Surgery

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