Sex-specific differences in the association between triglyceride glucose index and carotid plaque in a cardiovascular high-risk population: a cross-sectional study based on a Chinese community-dwelling population
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.The triglyceride glucose (TyG) index shows a nonlinear association with carotid plaques, differing significantly between genders. This study highlights gender-specific differences in TyG index and carotid plaque risk in high-risk individuals.
Area Of Science
- Cardiovascular Disease Research
- Metabolic Syndrome Studies
- Biomarker Analysis
Background
- The triglyceride glucose (TyG) index is a marker of insulin resistance.
- Previous research explored the TyG index and carotid plaques, but gender differences were unexamined.
- Carotid plaques are indicators of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate gender-specific differences in the relationship between the TyG index and carotid plaques.
- To analyze the TyG index-carotid plaque association in a high cardiovascular risk Chinese population.
- To identify potential gender-based disparities in cardiovascular risk prediction using the TyG index.
Main Methods
- Cross-sectional analysis of 1,085 high-risk cardiovascular subjects.
- Multivariable logistic regression to assess the TyG index and carotid plaque association.
- Generalized additive and two-piecewise linear regression models to evaluate nonlinear, gender-specific relationships and identify inflection points.
Main Results
- A nonlinear relationship was observed between the TyG index and carotid plaque formation after adjusting for confounders.
- Significant gender differences were found in this association.
- In males, an S-shaped curve with inflection points at TyG=8.39 and TyG=10.2 indicated distinct risk thresholds.
Conclusions
- The association between the TyG index and carotid plaque development is nonlinear.
- Significant gender-specific differences exist in the relationship between the TyG index and carotid plaques.
- These findings suggest a need for gender-tailored risk assessment strategies incorporating the TyG index.
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