| Abstract [eng] |
Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) plays an important role in the development of coronary artery and other heart diseases. There is a lack of complex studies where impact of lifestyle habits on accumulation of EAT is analysed. The aim of this dissertational study is to assess lifestyle habits and their impact on accumulation of EAT among adults with cardiovascular diseases. A total number of 506 adults with various cardiovascular pathology were involved. Volume and thickness of EAT were measured on cardiac magnetic resonance tomography images. Lifestyle habits were assessed using a questionnaire. Nutritional habits, consumption of alcohol beverages, smoking, physical activity, emotional stress and sociodemographic factors were analysed. ROC curve analysis showed that EAT volume is the most significant factor for clasification of patients with at least one of the diseases (coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, hypertension, cardiomyopathy, diabetes mellitus). Significant factors for EAT volume were body mass index, food selection criteria, additional salt intake, quantity of cigarettes per day, gender, age and income. To conclude, selection of food without concern to improve health or prevent diseases, excessive consumption of salt and heavy smoking are associated with larger depots of EAT. Emotional stress, subjectively assessed physical activity and habits of alcohol consumption could not be evaluated as significant factors for accumulation of EAT. |
