Why the study?
The ratio of fat to muscle mass predicts metabolic disease and is associated with atherosclerosis, but its association with CAD in healthy adults required evaluation.
Is the fat-to-muscle ratio (FMR) associated with coronary artery disease and coronary artery calcium score in healthy adults?
Is the fat-to-muscle ratio (FMR) associated with coronary artery disease and coronary artery calcium score in healthy adults?
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FMR was associated with CAD and CACS in healthy adults; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is an important issue in public health. Previous studies have shown that the ratio of fat to muscle mass is a significant predictor of metabolic disease, and it is known to be associated with atherosclerosis. In this study, we evaluated the association between the fat-to-muscle ratio (FMR) and CAD in healthy adults. Methods: A total of 617 participants without diabetes mellitus, hypertension, known CAD, or stroke who visited the Health Promotion Center from 2009 to 2018 were included in this study. Computed tomography imaging and bioelectrical impedance analysis were used to ascertain the coronary artery calcium (CAC) score, degree of CAD, and FMR.
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