Risk of carotid plaques according to triglyceride-glucose index stratified by thyroid function: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent studies have indicated that the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index or subclinical thyroid dysfunction is associated with carotid plaques, a predictor of cardiovascular disease risk. However, evidence for this association is limited and inconsistent. This study aimed to evaluate the risk of carotid plaques according to TyG index and thyroid function status in the general population.

Methods

A total of 2,931 individuals who underwent carotid ultrasound as part of a comprehensive health examination at the Health Promotion Center of Soonchunhyang University Hospital were retrospectively reviewed. Based on the TyG index and thyroid function status, the participants were divided into six groups: LoTyG-SHyper (low TyG index with subclinical hyperthyroidism), LoTyG-E

SUBMITTER: Kim HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9803248 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature