ESC Congress 2026 Abstract
Fat around the heart is linked to higher heart disease risk
In 61,336 adults, greater heart fat was associated with 17 percent higher coronary heart disease risk and 20 percent higher risk of atrial fibrillation.In 61,336 adults, greater heart fat was associated with 17 percent higher coronary heart disease risk and 20 percent higher risk of atrial fibrillation.
Cohort · 61,336 peopleBiomarkers
Who was studied61,336 UK Biobank participants
What changedCoronary heart disease risk was 17% higher for each standard deviation increase in heart fat
The catchAll participants were drawn from a single cohort, the UK Biobank