Assessment of risk factors for atherosclerosis in individuals with abdominal obesity, based on the use of the Aterostop calculator

Abstract

Objective. To assess the cardiometabolic risk associated with abdominal obesity by using the Aterostop calculator to determine cardiovascular risk.
Materials and methods. In a cross-section study of 456 practically healthy individuals and patients with established atherosclerotic CVD, we assessed the cardiometabolic risk associated with abdominal obesity using the Aterostop calculator.

Results. Abdominal obesity diagnosed at least in ⅔ subjects, and the proportion of women was significantly higher. With increasing age, OT continuously increased only in women. In patients with AO, arterial hypertension, type 2 diabetes, smoking, and CHD were most common. The proportion of individuals with abdominal obesity increased markedly as cardiovascular risk increased among both men and women.
Conclusion. The results obtained using the Aterostop calculator indicate a high prevalence of abdominal obesity in the population, especially in women. Increased waist circumference was associated with the presence of arterial hypertension, type 2 diabetes, CHD, hyperlipidemia, and smoking.