Association between small vessel disease and persons with overweight and obesity: A study using peak width of skeletonized mean diffusivity

Key Points

• Small vessel disease is significantly associated with higher levels of obesity, indicating a critical health risk.
• The study identifies a significant increase in mean diffusivity in individuals with obesity.
• Analysis of diffusion imaging data showed distinct patterns related to small vessel health in overweight participants.
• Findings highlight the importance of managing weight to potentially reduce small vessel disease risks.