Blood sugar + fat test spots hidden heart risk
NCT ID NCT07261514
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 07, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study looked at 674 people who had a severe type of heart attack (STEMI) and were treated with a procedure to open blocked arteries. Researchers checked if a simple blood test called the triglyceride glucose (TyG) index could predict how much heart muscle was damaged, as seen on MRI scans. They found that a higher TyG index was linked to more heart damage and a higher risk of future heart problems, suggesting this test could help doctors identify patients who need closer follow-up.
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Chinese PLA General Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100039, China
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