3.5 Left atrium epicardial fat volume
2 studies including 178 patients measured LA-EAT. The results showed
that there was a significant difference in the SMD between patients with
and without AF occurrence (0.57 ml, 95% CI = 0.23–0.92, P=0.001,
I2=0.0%), suggesting a higher LA-EAT volume in
patients with AF occurrence. (Fig. 2-C).