Visceral and Ectopic Fat: Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes, Atherosclerosis, and Cardiovascular Disease

Visceral and ectopic fat are risk factors for type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular disease, and this reference provides comprehensive information on the literature accumulated over the past decade. It highlights recent developments in adipose tissue biology and the impact of interventional strategies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 422 pages
Publication date: 07 November 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

While extensive research has been conducted on the health consequences and mechanisms by which visceral fat contributes to disease, there remains a relative lack of knowledge regarding ectopic fat, its patterns of deposition, and its potential effects on the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. To address this knowledge gap, Visceral and Ectopic Fat: Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes, Atherosclerosis, and Cardiovascular Disease has been compiled, presenting a comprehensive review of the literature amassed over the past decade. This reference serves as a valuable resource for clinicians and academic researchers, providing a consolidated compilation of research and clinical data. By bringing together this wealth of information, the book aims to enhance understanding of the underlying mechanisms and interrelationships between fat depots, particularly visceral fat, and ectopic fat stores in relation to health and disease.

In addition to reviewing the existing literature, the book also highlights some of the recent developments in adipose tissue biology. Specifically, it explores the impact of interventional strategies, such as bariatric surgery, liposuction, and physical and dietary interventions, on ectopic fat stores. Given the growing interest among health specialists and policy makers in these interventions, this information is of utmost importance.

Overall, Visceral and Ectopic Fat: Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes, Atherosclerosis, and Cardiovascular Disease is a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and health professionals seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the role of fat depots in the development of chronic diseases. By providing a comprehensive review of the literature and highlighting recent developments in adipose tissue biology, the book contributes to the ongoing efforts to combat the global epidemic of obesity and related health conditions.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128221860