Blood Cadmium and Abdominal Aortic Calcification in Population with Different Weight Statuses: a Population-Based Study

AbstractThe aim of our study was to assess the effect of blood cadmium levels (B-Cd) on abdominal aortic calcification (AAC). We used the data from the 2013 –2014 NHANES database. A total of 1530 participants were included in our study, with a mean AAC score of 1.40 ± 0.10, and a prevalence of severe AAC of 7.98%. Participants with higher B-Cd quartiles showed a higher prevalence of severe AAC. B-Cd was positively associated with higher AAC score s and increased risk of severe AAC. In the obese population, blood cadmium levels showed a positive association with the risk of severe AAC. There may be a positive correlation between B-Cd levels and AAC scores and risk of severe AAC, and this correlation is more pronounced in the obese population. Therefore, the cadmium load in AAC patients in the obese population should be considered in clinical work.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research