Body mass index and the prevalence, severity, and risk of coronary artery disease: an international multicentre study of 13 874 patients

Volume: 14, Issue: 5, Pages: 456 - 463
Published: May 1, 2013
Abstract
Aims Obesity is associated with the presence of coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors and cardiovascular events. We examined the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and the presence, extent, severity, and risk of CAD in patients referred for coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA). Methods and results We evaluated 13 874 patients from a prospective, international, multicentre registry of individuals without known CAD...
Paper Details
Title
Body mass index and the prevalence, severity, and risk of coronary artery disease: an international multicentre study of 13 874 patients
Published Date
May 1, 2013
Volume
14
Issue
5
Pages
456 - 463
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