Clinical Significance of Body Fat Distribution in Coronary Artery Calcification Progression in Korean Population
Background Although obesity differs according to ethnicity, it is globally established as a solid risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, it is not fully understood how obesity parameters affect the progression of coronary artery calcification (CAC) in Korean population. We sought to evalua...
Main Authors: | Heesun Lee, Hyo Eun Park, Ji Won Yoon, Su-Yeon Choi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Diabetes Association
2021-03-01
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Series: | Diabetes & Metabolism Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.e-dmj.org/upload/pdf/dmj-2019-0161.pdf |
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