A Cross-Sectional Study of the Association Between Uric Acid-to-High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio and Carotid Atherosclerosis in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
This cross-sectional study finds that higher uric acid-to-HDL cholesterol ratio predicts carotid atherosclerosis in type 2 diabetes patients, implying increased cardiovascular risk.
Key Points
Higher uric acid-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio predicted carotid atherosclerosis in type 2 diabetes patients.
Multivariate logistic regression revealed independent associations between uric acid-to-HDL cholesterol ratio and carotid plaques.
Uric acid-to-HDL cholesterol ratio showed superior predictive value for carotid atherosclerosis compared to traditional cardiovascular risk markers.
Significant associations were found particularly in patients with obesity and hypertension, highlighting the importance of metabolic health.