Summary
Ectopic fat is defined as storage of triglycerides in tissues other than adipose tissue, such as the liver, skeletal muscle, heart, and pancreas [Snel M et al. Int J Endocrinol 2012]. This article discusses ectopic fat accumulation and cardiometabolic risk.
- Cardiometabolic Disorder
- Obesity
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