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Study Reveals IMAT's Hidden Cardiovascular Risks, Beyond BMI

1/23/2025

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A groundbreaking study in the European Heart Journal uncovers that intermuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) poses a serious cardiovascular risk, regardless of body mass index (BMI). Elevated IMAT levels are linked to greater coronary microvascular dysfunction and severe cardiovascular events, emphasizing the critical importance of evaluating muscle fat composition in assessing heart health risks.

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A groundbreaking study in the European Heart Journal uncovers that intermuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) poses a serious cardiovascular risk, regardless of body mass index (BMI). Elevated IMAT levels are linked to greater coronary microvascular dysfunction and severe cardiovascular events, emphasizing the critical importance of evaluating muscle fat composition in assessing heart health risks.