Pubertal Body Mass Index Change Is Associated With Adult Coronary Atherosclerosis and Acute Coronary Events in Men

CONCLUSIONS: Pubertal BMI change is an independent predictor of CAC score and risk of acute coronary events in adult men. Excessive BMI increase during puberty may initiate the coronary atherosclerotic process, thereby increasing the risk and severity of adult acute coronary events.PMID:34134518 | DOI:10.1161/ATVBAHA.121.316265
Source: Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research