The association of the steatosis severity in fatty liver disease with coronary plaque pattern in general population

Background and Aims Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is commonly observed in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, whether the steatosis severity of NAFLD is independently associated with coronary artery atherosclerosis is still controversial. Methods Consecutive Taiwanese individuals (1502) who received coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and abdominal sonography as part of a general routine health evaluation were enrolled. The association between steatosis severity, coronary atherosclerosis involvement and various plaque patterns were analysed. Results Compared with non‐steatosis, NAFLD subjects had more cardiovascular risk factors that correlated with the severity of steatosis (P for the trend