Coronary heart disease is associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in patients without hypertension and diabetes

This study was performed to explore the relationship between coronary heart disease (CHD) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in patients without hypertension and diabetes with a focus on predicting CHD. In total, 78 consecutive patients without hypertension and diabetes who were suspected of CHD underwent coronary angiography (CAG) or computed tomography CAG. They were segregated into the CHD and non-CHD group according to the CAG or computed tomography angiography results. The Gensini score was calculated based on CAG results in the CHD group. All patients underwent ultrasonographic measurement of the liver, subcutaneous fat, and visceral fat thickness. The CHD and the Gensini score were significantly correlated with V1, V2, and NAFLD. As the grade of NAFLD increases, the Gensini score was increased. After correcting for confounding factors, NAFLD (B = 2.474, P < .001, 95% confidence interval: 3.32–42.406) and cholesterol (B = 1.176, P = 0.025, 95% confidence interval: 1.155–9.101) were predictor for CHD. The CHD is associated with NAFLD in the patients without hypertension and diabetes. The high-grade NAFLD may be predicted the risk of CHD in patients without hypertension and diabetes.