Authors: Thomas Plattner, Barbara Larcher, Arthur Mader, Alexander Vonbank, Andreas Leiherer, Axel Muendlein, Heinz Drexel, Christoph H Saely
Published: 2024-11-14
DOI: 10.1161/circ.150.suppl_1.4138547
Source: Full article
The A Body Shape index (ABSI) is a validated measure of visceral adiposity that is calculated based on waist circumference, height and BMI. Its power to predict cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) is unclear and is addressed in the present study.