To test the accuracy of a new anthropometric parameter, Waist to BSA ratio in predicting myocardial infarction

Abstract

Background &Method: Present study was carried out with an aim to test the accuracy of a new anthropometric parameter, Waist to BSA ratio in predicting myocardial infarction, Patients with acute coronary syndrome having ST segment elevation or non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction diagnosed by ECG and Troponin I levels, admitted in ICCU of GMC, BHOPAL. Result: Waist to hip ratio, waist to height ratio, waist to BSA ratio and waist circumference, all were better anthropometric parameters than BMI to predict myocardial infarction in Indian population. Conclusion: Waist to hip ratio, waist to height ratio, waist to BSA ratio and waist circumference, all were better anthropometric parameters than BMI to predict myocardial infarction in Indian population. Waist to BSA was a good anthropometric parameter to predict myocardial infarction in Indian population. Studies involving larger population are required to prove the accuracy of this parameter in predicting coronary artery diseases.