Abstract 4138547: The A Body Shape Index and Type 2 Diabetes are Mutually Independent Predictors of Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Established Coronary Artery Disease

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

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Abstract

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.