Examining the Link Between a Modified Cardiometabolic Index and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Adults with Early Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome: Findings from a Prospective Cohort Study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Examining the Link Between a Modified Cardiometabolic Index and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Adults with Early Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome: Findings from a Prospective Cohort Study

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  • Hongcai Wang

  • Kaixuan Li

  • Chang Sheng

  • Xin Ye

  • Guoqiang Lin

  • March 13, 2026

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    The study investigates the association between the Modified Cardiometabolic Index (MCMI) and cardiovascular disease risk in adults with Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic syndrome.

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    Data from 6,953 participants in the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) were analyzed to assess cardiovascular disease incidence.

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    MCMI incorporates fasting blood glucose levels, enhancing its accuracy in reflecting risks associated with metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases.

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    The American Heart Association emphasizes the importance of screening for cardiovascular risks in individuals at early stages of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic syndrome.

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    The study highlights a significant gap in research regarding the relationship between MCMI and cardiovascular events in the context of CKM syndrome.

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