Triglyceride-Glucose Index May Help Predict ASCVD Risk!
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Researchers found an independent relation between the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and thoracic-aorta intima-media thickness (IMT), an early marker of subclinical atherosclerosis in patients without atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). They concluded that the TyG index can be used to identify otherwise healthy patients at increased risk for ASCVD. Increased TyG index is associated with a greater risk for diabetes, stroke, and coronary artery disease in healthy individuals, and it might be correlated with asymptomatic carotid artery atherosclerosis. An IMT greater than 1.5 mm has been associated with an increased risk for coronary artery disease and stroke.
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@dipanwita A relatively small cross-section of at-risk patients (young subjects at low risk for cardiovascular disease) was included. The cross-sectional nature of the study precluded the identification of causal relations. The authors declare that they have no position in a healthcare-related company, do not hold patents, do not receive any funding or payment from external sources, and report no conflicts of interest.