Visceral adipose tissue and mortality in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation

Rationale: The role of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) is still poorly explored in patients undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI). We investigated the association between preoperative VAT and 1-year mortality in this setting.

Source: Clinical Nutrition ESPEN - December 1, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: A. Casirati, A. Somaschini, L. Olivotti, S. Cornara, V. Giachello, M. Astuti, M. Ghione, M. Botta, M. Buscemi, E. Cereda, R. Caccialanza, P. Bellone, S. Cordone Source Type: research