Xiao H, et al. - The link between sagittal abdominal diameter (SAD) and Framingham risk score was investigated in non-dialysis Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Researchers noted a significant association of elevated SAD with increased Framingham risk score in these patients. Patients’ BMI, diabetic history, renal function, and age could predict SAD.

Methods

• Researchers performed a cross-sectional study enrolling 307 prevalent non-dialysis CKD patients (175 males, aged 50.7 ± 17.04 years).
• Measurement of SAD and Framingham risk score was performed.

Results

• SAD (P < 0.01), GFR (P < 0.01) and diabetic history (P < 0.05) independently predicted Framingham cardiovascular disease risk score; adjusted R₂ of the model was 0.178.
• Independent predictors of SAD included BMI (P < 0.01), diabetic history (P < 0.01), GFR (P < 0.01) and age (P < 0.01); adjusted R₂ of the model was 0.409.
• A cutoff SAD value of 16.55 cm was determined using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve with sensitivity of 63.7%, specificity of 58.3%.