The role of epicardial fat radiomic profiles for atrial fibrillation identification and recurrence risk with coronary CT angiography

CONCLUSIONS: FRP demonstrated potential in identifying AF, distinguishing AF types, and predicting AF recurrence risk after ablation. FRP from peri-PV fat depot exhibited a strong correlation with AF. Therefore, evaluating epicardial fat using FRP was a promising approach to enhance AF clinical management.ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: The role of epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) in AF had been confirmed, we focussed on the relationship between EAT around pulmonary arteries and LAA in AF which was still unknown. Meanwhile, we used the FRP to excavate more information of EAT in AF.PMID:38308034 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqad046
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research