AHA Scientific Sessions 2026 Abstract
Fat location linked to cardiovascular risk in non-obese adults
More fat around the heart and within muscle was linked to cardiovascular events, with hazard ratios (relative-risk measures) of 1.31 and 1.38, respectively, versus lower…More fat around the heart and within muscle was linked to cardiovascular events, with hazard ratios (relative-risk measures) of 1.31 and 1.38, respectively, versus lower levels.
Cohort · 2,410 peopleBiomarkers
Who was studied2,410 non-obese adults without prior heart attack or stroke, median 2.6 years
What changedDeath, heart attack, or stroke was more common with heart-surrounding and muscle fat (hazard ratios 1.31 and 1.38, respectively)
The catchOnly adults referred for coronary CT scans were included, not a general-population sample
