Triglyceride-glucose index trajectory and stroke incidence in patients with hypertension: a prospective cohort study

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Authors

Zegui Huang · Shantou University

Xiong Ding · Wuhan University

Qing Yue · North China University of Science and Technology

Xianxuan Wang · Second Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College

Zekai Chen · University of Groningen

Zefeng Cai · Shantou University

Weijian Li

Abstract

A long-term elevated TyG index in hypertensive patients is associated with an increased risk of stroke, especially ischemic stroke. This finding implies that regular monitoring of TyG index may assist in identifying individuals at a higher risk of stroke among patients with hypertension.

Topics & Keywords

Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cardiovascular Diabetology

Volume 21, Issue 1, pp. 141-141

DOI: 10.1186/s12933-022-01577-7

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