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Does the Triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index predict heart failure incidence and prognosis?
Does the Triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index predict heart failure incidence and prognosis?
The TyG index may serve as a valuable biomarker for assessing the risk of developing heart failure and predicting prognosis in those with established disease.
TyG index may aid HF risk stratification; extends observational meta-analyses but leaves open prospective validation.
Our findings support the TyG index as a valuable marker to assess the risk of HF incidence in different populations and as a prognostic marker in patients with HF. Further studies should be conducted to confirm these associations and investigate the clinical utility of the TyG index.
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