Association between the triglyceride–glucose index and subclinical atherosclerosis in asymptomatic adults: a large cross-sectional study of a health check-up population - Scorecard - MDSpire

Association between the triglyceride–glucose index and subclinical atherosclerosis in asymptomatic adults: a large cross-sectional study of a health check-up population

  • By

  • Zhihong Gao

  • Yuqiang Zuo

  • Yuling Yin

  • Xu Yang

  • Lei Xu

  • Min Jia

  • Lan Yang

  • June 10, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Link Between Triglyceride-Glucose Index and Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Asymptomatic Adults: Findings from a Large Cross-Sectional Health Examination Study

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsAssociation with insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease risk factors (source needed).
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Ensure all highlights are directly supported by the study findings.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Use carotid ultrasonography to assess SA (source needed).

Management

  • Monitor TyG index as a potential marker for cardiovascular risk (source needed).

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regular health check-ups for asymptomatic adults (source needed).

Risks

  • Increased risk of cardiovascular events associated with higher TyG levels (source needed).

Patient & Prescribing Data

TyG index may serve as a simple, reproducible marker for assessing cardiovascular risk (source needed).

Clinical Best Practices

  • Incorporate TyG index in routine assessments for cardiovascular risk (source needed).
  • Conduct comprehensive subgroup analyses to refine risk stratification (source needed).

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