Visceral adipose tissue area

1. Visceral adipose tissue area is associated with 6-minute walk distance in humans.

   “Those with VAT greater than BMI were older and more frequently male; had lower exercise; lower 6MWD; higher hypertension and diabetes prevalence”

   HumansSouth Asians with VAT greater than BMIn = 675

   Adiposity and Cardiac Function in South Asian Americans: Findings from the MASALA Study

   AHA Scientific Sessions 2025 abstract·3 Nov 2025

1. Visceral adipose tissue area is associated with E/E′ ratio in humans.

   “Those with higher VAT than BMI had evidence of increase LV filling pressures with higher E/e’ ratio at rest and with legs up.”

   HumansSouth Asians with higher VAT than BMIn = 675

   Adiposity and Cardiac Function in South Asian Americans: Findings from the MASALA Study

   AHA Scientific Sessions 2025 abstract·3 Nov 2025

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