Retrospective cohort study links elevated endpoint TyG index to increased myocardial infarction risk in young coronary heart disease patients, suggesting predictive value.
Key Points
Elevated endpoint triglyceride-glucose index increases the risk of recurrent myocardial infarction, indicating strong clinical relevance.
The mean baseline triglyceride-glucose index was 9.23, decreasing to 9.04, while 9.5% experienced recurrent myocardial infarction.
This retrospective cohort study analyzed data from 1,013 young patients aged 18-44 to assess risk factors for recurrent myocardial infarction.
Results highlight the endpoint triglyceride-glucose index as a significant predictor, needing further external validation for broader use.