The Concept of CMR

Intra-abdominal Adipose Tissue: the Culprit?

Hypertension

Key Points

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  • Hypertension is a well-known, potent, and modifiable CVD risk factor.
  • Hypertension-related CVD risk escalates when other risk factors are present.
  • Intra-abdominal obesity and hypertension are linked.
  • The amount of intra-abdominal fat may explain the association between obesity, fasting insulin, insulin sensitivity, and blood pressure.