Waist size linked to hidden heart disease in men
Waist Circumference and Metabolic Syndrome: The Risk for Silent Coronary Artery Disease in Males
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Waist circumference independently predicts silent CAD beyond metabolic syndrome
Many assume metabolic syndrome is the main driver of heart disease risk, but this study shows waist size alone adds significant predictive value even when metabolic syndrome is present.
Practical Takeaways
Measure your waist circumference regularly—≥94 cm may indicate higher risk of silent heart disease.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Waist circumference independently predicts silent CAD beyond metabolic syndrome
Many assume metabolic syndrome is the main driver of heart disease risk, but this study shows waist size alone adds significant predictive value even when metabolic syndrome is present.
Practical Takeaways
Measure your waist circumference regularly—≥94 cm may indicate higher risk of silent heart disease.
Publication
Journal
Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders
Year
2012
Authors
Kairav P. Vakil, S. Malhotra, S. Sawada, S. Campbell, S. Sayfo, M. Kamalesh
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Claims (6)
Increased waist circumference is associated with a higher risk of metabolic disease and mortality, independent of total body weight.
Men with a waist size of 94 cm or larger have a 42% higher chance of having heart disease without symptoms compared to men with smaller waists, according to the study. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available
Adult males with metabolic syndrome based on National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines have a 73% higher chance of silent heart disease compared to those without, according to the study. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available
Adult males with metabolic syndrome based on International Diabetes Federation guidelines have a 57% higher chance of silent heart disease compared to those without, according to the study. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available
Whether metabolic syndrome is defined by National Cholesterol Education Program or International Diabetes Federation guidelines, the rate of silent heart disease is about the same in men, according to the study. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available