Citation
Saad, Randa K.; Ghezzawi, Malak; Horanieh, Renee; Khamis, Assem M.; Saunders, Katherine H.; Batsis, John A.; & Chakhtoura, Marlene (2022). Abdominal Visceral Adipose Tissue and All-Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 13, 922931. PMCID: PMC9446237Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Increased abdominal visceral adipose tissue (VAT) implies an adverse cardio-metabolic profile. We examined the association of abdominal VAT parameters and all-cause mortality risk.METHODS: We systematically searched four databases. We performed citations/articles screening, data abstraction, and quality assessment in duplicate and independently (CRD42020205021).
RESULTS: We included 12 cohorts, the majority used computed tomography to assess abdominal VAT area. Six cohorts with a mean age
URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2022.922931Reference Type
Journal ArticleYear Published
2022Journal Title
Frontiers in EndocrinologyAuthor(s)
Saad, Randa K.Ghezzawi, Malak
Horanieh, Renee
Khamis, Assem M.
Saunders, Katherine H.
Batsis, John A.
Chakhtoura, Marlene