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Perivascular Adipose Tissue Attenuation on Computed Tomography beyond the Coronary Arteries. A Systematic Review.

Authors :
Tuttolomondo, Domenico
Martini, Chiara
Nicolini, Francesco
Formica, Francesco
Pini, Alessandro
Secchi, Francesco
Volpi, Riccardo
De Filippo, Massimo
Gaibazzi, Nicola
Source :
Diagnostics (2075-4418). Aug2021, Vol. 11 Issue 8, p1495. 1p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

(1) Background: Perivascular adipose tissue attenuation, measured with computed tomography imaging, is a marker of mean local vascular inflammation since it reflects the morphological changes of the fat tissue in direct contact with the vessel. This method is thoroughly validated in coronary arteries, but few studies have been performed in other vascular beds. The aim of the present study is to provide insight into the potential application of perivascular adipose tissue attenuation through computed tomography imaging in extra-coronary arteries. (2) Methods: A comprehensive search of the scientific literature published in the last 30 years (1990–2020) has been performed on Medline. (3) Results: A Medline databases search for titles, abstracts, and keywords returned 3251 records. After the exclusion of repetitions and the application of inclusion and exclusion criteria and abstract screening, 37 studies were selected for full-text evaluation. Three papers were finally included in the systematic review. Perivascular adipose tissue attenuation assessment was studied in the internal carotid artery, ascending thoracic aorta, and abdominal aorta. (4) Conclusions: Perivascular adipose tissue attenuation seems to be an applicable parameter in all investigated vascular beds, generally with good inter-observer reproducibility. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20754418
Volume :
11
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Diagnostics (2075-4418)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
152102723
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics11081495