THE IMPORTANCE OF USING MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN STUDYING PATIENTS WITH CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE AND OBESITY

Abstract

Obesity, particularly visceral obesity, is a significant risk factor in the development of various diseases, including coronary artery disease (CAD). Obesity increases the likelihood of metabolic abnormalities and worsens the progression of cardiovascular diseases. Identifying visceral obesity is more reliable than using body mass index (BMI) and serves as a crucial factor in assessing heart disease risk. Despite the established link between visceral obesity and CAD, there remains insufficient data regarding the connection between visceral fat and ischemic heart disease. One of the most accurate methods for assessing visceral fat is Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). This study aims to identify visceral obesity in patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease and assess the correlation between these conditions using MRI.