Metabolic activity of the abdominal aorta and visceral fat is increased in COPD patients compared to peers. The degree of visceral fat metabolic activity is associated with aortic inflammation. More prospective research is warranted concerning the role of visceral fat in the development of vascular comorbidity in COPD.
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