THE OBESITY PARADOX IN THE COEXISTENCE OF DIABETES AND CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
Abstract
Objective: Although obesity is a well-established risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD), several recent studies have paradoxically demonstrated lower cardiovascular mortality rates among obese individuals. This study aimed to compare the extent of CAD between obese and non-obese diabetic patients and evaluate the presence of the obesity paradox in this population.Materials and Methods: A total of 1,557 patients who underwent coronary angiography were retrospectively screened. Fifty-three diabetic patients were included and divided into two groups according to body mass index (BMI): ≥30 and
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
Diabetes
Cardiovascular Risks
and Lipoproteins
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine / İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi
- Publisher
- Istanbul University
- Volume
- 89
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 123–126
- Publication date
- 13 May 2026
- Language
- EN