Background: Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is increased in adolescents with obesity and may play a role in early cardiovascular pathophysiological changes. There is a lack of evidence focusing on the association between EAT and cardiac function in adolescents. This study explored associations between EAT, left ventricle (LV) geometric, and LV functional changes in adolescents. Methods: Adolescent volunteers between 10 and 20 years of age were included. Body mass index (BMI) was presented as age- and sex-specific BMI z-scores. Blood samples for glucose metabolism, lipid profiles, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) were obtained. EAT thickness, LV hypertrophy, and LV diastolic function were measured by echocardiography. Results: The mean age of the 276 adolescents was 13.51 ± 2.44 years. BMI z-score was strongly associated with EAT thickness (r = 0.77; p < 0.001). Multivariable analysis revealed that age, insulin resistance, total cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio, and hs-CRP were independent predictors of increased EAT thickness. After adjusting for sex, age, and BMI z-score by multivariable analysis, EAT thickness was a strong predictor of higher LV mass indexed to height2.7, higher relative wall thickness, lower mitral annulus e'/a', and higher E/e' of the mitral annulus. There was no association between EAT and LV ejection fraction. Conclusions: EAT was highly associated with LV hypertrophy and reduction in LV diastolic function, independent of BMI z-score in the enrolled adolescents. Of note, the negative impacts of EAT on LV geometry and diastolic function occurred as early as in adolescence. This highlights the importance of preventing obesity and EAT deposition early in life.
Background: Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is increased in adolescents with obesity and may play a role in early cardiovascular pathophysiological changes. There is a lack of evidence focusing on the association between EAT and cardiac function in adolescents. This study explored associations between EAT, left ventricle (LV) geometric, and LV functional changes in adolescents. Methods: Adolescent volunteers between 10 and 20 years of age were included. Body mass index (BMI) was presented as age- and sex-specific BMI z-scores. Blood samples for glucose metabolism, lipid profiles, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) were obtained. EAT thickness, LV hypertrophy, and LV diastolic function were measured by echocardiography. Results: The mean age of the 276 adolescents was 13.51 ± 2.44 years. BMI z-score was strongly associated with EAT thickness (r = 0.77; p < 0.001). Multivariable analysis revealed that age, insulin resistance, total cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio, and hs-CRP were independent predictors of increased EAT thickness. After adjusting for sex, age, and BMI z-score by multivariable analysis, EAT thickness was a strong predictor of higher LV mass indexed to height2.7, higher relative wall thickness, lower mitral annulus e'/a', and higher E/e' of the mitral annulus. There was no association between EAT and LV ejection fraction. Conclusions: EAT was highly associated with LV hypertrophy and reduction in LV diastolic function, independent of BMI z-score in the enrolled adolescents. Of note, the negative impacts of EAT on LV geometry and diastolic function occurred as early as in adolescence. This highlights the importance of preventing obesity and EAT deposition early in life.
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