Research on the mechanism of cardiac adipose tissue and atrial fibrillation

Abstract

Clinical studies have showed that the epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is closely related with the occurrence, duration and severity of atrial fibrillation (AF). This article will be focused on the source and distribution of EAT, correlation between EAT and AF, and the possible mechanisms by which EAT promotes the occurrence of AF. \n \n \nKey words: \nAtrial fibrillation;\xa0Epicardial adipose tissue;\xa0Adipocytokine;\xa0Fibrosis;\xa0Atrial remodeling