TyG Index may Predicts Severe Coronary Stenosis in patients with H-Type Hypertension with CAD: Study
Researchers have found in a new study that The TyG index is an independent risk factor for the degree of coronary stenosis and a better predictor in patients with H-type hypertension combined with coronary artery disease.
The study conducted at Wuhan Third Hospital delves into the prognostic significance of the Triglyceride-Glucose (TyG) index in individuals diagnosed with H-type hypertension and coronary artery disease. The findings shed light on the association between TyG levels and the severity of coronary artery stenosis, emphasizing its potential as a robust predictive tool for cardiovascular risk.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality worldwide, with China experiencing its devastating effects as the primary cause of death and premature mortality
This study was published in the journal BMC Cardiovascular Diabetology by Zhengwen Xu and colleagues. The cohort comprised 320 inpatients diagnosed with hypertension and coronary artery disease. The key findings of the study were:
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