Abstract
This article describes the anatomical and physiological, histological and topographic features of adipose tissue on the relationship of metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease. An advanced diagnostic techniques of total body fat and visceral fat content quantification as the most metabolically active are described.
MeSH terms
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Adipose Tissue / diagnostic imaging
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Adipose Tissue / pathology*
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Blood Glucose / metabolism
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Body Composition
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Body Mass Index
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Cardiovascular Diseases / complications
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Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnosis*
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Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Humans
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Insulin / blood
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Insulin Resistance
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Metabolic Syndrome / complications
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Metabolic Syndrome / diagnosis*
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Metabolic Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
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Obesity, Abdominal / complications
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Obesity, Abdominal / diagnosis*
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Obesity, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging
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Radiography
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Risk Factors
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Ultrasonography
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Waist Circumference