Association between the C-reactive protein-triglyceride-glucose index and major adverse cardiovascular events in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention - Scorecard - MDSpire

Association between the C-reactive protein-triglyceride-glucose index and major adverse cardiovascular events in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention

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  • Feilong Shao

  • Yazhao Sun

  • Chunlan Bai

  • May 29, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Link Between the C-Reactive Protein-Triglyceride-Glucose Index and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
Target PopulationPatients aged 18 to 80 years with CAD undergoing PCI, excluding those with acute infections or recent surgeries.
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • CTI (C-reactive protein-triglyceride-glucose index) is an independent predictor of MACEs following PCI.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

      • Monitor CTI levels at 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months post-PCI to predict and manage cardiovascular risk.

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Patients aged 18 to 80 years with CAD undergoing PCI.

        CTI combines CRP and TyG index to assess inflammation and insulin resistance.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Incorporate CTI assessment in pre-PCI evaluations, supported by recent studies.

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