The hexameric core of the VAT-complex (diameter 13.2 nm, height 8.4 nm) encloses a central cavity and the substrate-binding N-domains are clearly arranged in the upper periphery.
The significant association persisted with LV mass and LA diameter when additionally adjusting for VAT or body weight.
SAD showed a stronger correlation to VAT than waist circumference, BMI, and transverse abdominal diameter in the both sexes (men: r = 0.804, women: r = 0.724).
The association of PAT with LA diameter remained significant after additional adjustment for VAT (0.8 mm, P = 0.0003) and for body weight (0.4 mm, P = 0.03).
Among men, the association between PAT and LA diameter did not persist after additional adjustment for VAT or body weight.
Neck adipose tissue, abdominal VAT and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) areas, as well as sagittal abdominal diameter (SAD) were measured by CT.
Sagittal abdominal diameter (SAD) has been proposed as an estimate of visceral adipose tissue (VAT).
PAT is associated with higher levels of LV mass and LA diameter, but the association is not stronger than other adiposity measures, including VAT, BMI, and WC.
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