What is the association between obesity and severity of coronary artery disease?
Studies have shown that obesity is associated with a higher risk of developing coronary artery disease, and with an increase in the severity of the disease. In a study published in 2006 in the American Journal of Cardiology, researchers found that obesity was associated with an increased severity of coronary artery disease in patients undergoing coronary angiography. Additionally, other studies have demonstrated that obesity increases the risk of mortality, particularly in those with coronary artery disease.