European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine

Introduction: A cardiovascular risk prediction model like Framingham Risk Score is being used to estimate10-year mortality risk. Bioimpedance weighing scale gives a better insight to total body fat and visceral fat. It is a useful screening tool to estimate the cardiovascular risk by visualizing fat distribution.  Aim: To determine association of body fat and cardiovascular risk. Materials And Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, conducted on 95patients with BMI of ≥ 23 kg/m2 aged between 30- 60 years visiting to outpatient department. Bioelectrical impedance weighing scale is used to estimate total body fat and visceral fat. Total body fat is correlated with Framingham risk score. Results: The Mean age of patients in study is 45±11 years. Framingham risk score also showed a positive correlation with total body fat (r=0.18) and visceral fat (r=0.02).  Conclusion: The results of this study indicate a positive correlation between total body fat with atherogenic Framingham risk score and from it we conclude that Total body fat measured on a standardized Bioimpedance weighing scale can be used as a screening tool to assess the modifiable cardiovascular risk factors and help in lowering the risk of future cardiovascular disease.