Fields · Medicine · Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity

This cluster of papers focuses on the role of perivascular adipose tissue in cardiovascular health, particularly its involvement in vascular function, inflammation, and the development of cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. The research explores the impact of adipocytokines, the relationship with endothelial function, and the influence of obesity on perivascular adipose tissue.