| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5948245 | Atherosclerosis | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Excess visceral abdominal tissue (VAT) is more strongly associated with risk factors of coronary artery disease (CAD) than other measures of obesity. ⺠This prospective cohort study comprised 553 CAD patients with coronary plaque with â¤50% coronary stenosis on CT angiography. ⺠VAT accumulation was more strongly associated with progression of coronary noncalcified plaque than BMI or waist circumference. ⺠These results suggest combining VAT measurements and CAD risk factors may provide better risk assessments of noncalcified plaque progression.
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Authors
Atsuko Imai, Sei Komatsu, Tomoki Ohara, Teruaki Kamata, Jyunichi Yoshida, Kazuaki Miyaji, Mitsuhiko Takewa, Kazuhisa Kodama,