Linear dose-response relationship between TyG-WC index and diastolic dysfunction: insights from restricted cubic spline and machine learning analysis - Scorecard - MDSpire

Association of TyG-WC Index with Diastolic Dysfunction: A Comprehensive Analysis Using Restricted Cubic Spline and Machine Learning Techniques

  • By

  • Yanbo Xia

  • Jin Wang

  • Zhiwei Huang

  • Jing Bai

  • Junxiang Liu

  • Jirui Cai

  • Bing He

  • Li Guo

  • Qiaotao Xie

  • Haoran Wang

  • July 20, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Association of TyG-WC Index with Diastolic Dysfunction: A Comprehensive Analysis Using Restricted Cubic Spline and Machine Learning Techniques

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionDiastolic Dysfunction
Key MechanismsAssociation with triglyceride-glucose waist circumference (TyG-WC) index and metabolic stress.
Target PopulationMiddle-aged and older adults.
Care SettingCommunity-based population study.

Key Highlights

  • TyG-WC independently associated with increased risk of diastolic dysfunction (OR = 1.002).
  • High TyG-WC group (≥776.5) faced significantly higher risk of DD (OR = 1.656).
  • Significant linear dose-response relationship confirmed (Poverall<0.001).
  • Machine learning techniques identified TyG-WC as an independent contributor to DD risk.
  • TyG-WC may serve as a practical screening tool for early identification of heart failure risk.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Utilize age-stratified echocardiographic criteria for diagnosing diastolic dysfunction.

Management

  • Consider TyG-WC as a cost-effective marker for assessing cardiometabolic stress.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regularly assess TyG-WC levels in middle-aged and older adults to identify risk of diastolic dysfunction.

Risks

  • Increased risk of diastolic dysfunction associated with elevated TyG-WC.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Community-based cohort of 1,413 participants.

Elevated TyG-WC indicates higher risk for diastolic dysfunction, suggesting need for monitoring and potential intervention.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Incorporate TyG-WC index in routine assessments for cardiovascular risk.
  • Use machine learning models to enhance predictive accuracy for diastolic dysfunction.

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