Waist circumference has a continuous, graded, and highly significant direct correlation with CV risk.[ 8 ] Body mass index has shown a modest graded association with MI; however, waist circumference is more strongly associated with metabolic risk factors, incident CV events, and death.
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Assessment of Metabolic Risk Factors and Heart-Healthy Lifestyle in Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention after a 6-Month Follow-Up.
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