Abstract 263: Assessment of the Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk in a University Based Residency Training Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative [Session Title: Poster Session PM]

Conclusion: Obesity rates appear to be higher in our patient population in comparison to national estimates but our mathematical model cannot be used to explain any correlation between BMI and ASCVD risk scores. Obesity did not confer an increased ASCVD risk in comparison to being overweight (BMI 25-29.9). However, both overweight and obese patients had a higher likelihood of having a significantly elevated ASCVD risk score. Future aims include initiating a targeted educational intervention for residents in the continuity clinic to ultimately demonstrate that resident driven intervention is an effective way to address obesity and modify ASCVD risk.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Session Title: Poster Session PM Source Type: research