Coronary artery disease and body mass index: What is the relationship?

Introduction: Nowadays, obesity is considered an independent risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), which has been presented as an important cause of worldwide morbidity and mortality, especially coronary artery disease (CAD). The objective of the study was to verify the association between body mass index (BMI) and severity of CAD, its risk factors and surgical and percutaneous treatment in patients hospitalized in cardiological units.

Methods: An ambispective, cross-sectional study was performed with patients older than 18 years attended by nutrition in the cardiology units, who underwent coronary angiography.