Belly fat linked to artery plaque in new imaging study
NCT ID NCT01447745
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at 357 healthy adults aged 35-65 to understand how excess belly fat relates to the buildup of fatty plaque in arteries, a key cause of heart attacks. Using MRI and CT scans, researchers measured abdominal fat and artery wall thickness. The goal was to clarify why body shape matters more than body size for heart disease risk, potentially leading to better prevention strategies.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could lead to better ways to identify people at risk for heart disease based on belly fat rather than just body weight.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test any therapy. Results may not lead to immediate clinical changes.
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Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec
Québec, G1V 4G5, Canada