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ArticleCardiovascular diabetology2025

Association between C-reactive protein-triglyceride glucose index and stroke risk in different glycemic status: insights from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS).

Guijun Huo, Yao Tang, Zhanao Liu, Junjie Cao, Zhichao Yao, Dayong Zhou

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Guijun Huo *The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, No. 26 Daoqian Street, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Yao Tang *The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, No. 26 Daoqian Street, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Zhanao LiuThe Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, No. 26 Daoqian Street, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Junjie CaoThe Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, No. 26 Daoqian Street, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Zhichao YaoThe Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, No. 26 Daoqian Street, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Dayong ZhouThe Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou Municipal Hospital, No. 26 Daoqian Street, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. zhoudy@njmu.edu.cn.

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Jiangsu Medical Association Interventional Medicine Phase III Special Fund Project SYH-3201140-0089Suzhou "Science and Education Revitalize Health" Youth Science and Technology Project KJXW2022032
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Abstract

objectiveC-reactive protein-triglyceride-glucose index (CTI) has been proposed as a novel biomarker for insulin resistance and inflammation. However, the association between CTI and the risk of stroke, particularly in individuals with different glycemic status, remains unclear.

methodsA total of 10,443 middle-aged and elderly participants were enrolled from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). The primary endpoint was the occurrence of stroke events. The CTI was calculated using the formula 0.412* Ln (CRP [mg/L]) + Ln (TG [mg/dl] × FPG [mg/dl])/2. The Kaplan-Meier curves, Cox proportional hazard models, and restricted cubic spline analysis were applied to explore the association between CTI and the risk of stroke according to gender, age and glycemic status.

resultsDuring a median follow-up of 9 years, 960 (9.2%) participants experienced a stroke. Our findings revealed a significant positive linear relationship between CTI and the occurrence of stroke. The association was similar between male and female, despite the HR tended to be higher in females (HR 1.22, 95% CI 1.09, 1.36) than males (HR 1.15, 95% CI 1.02, 1.29), and similar in middle-aged (HR 1.25, 95% CI 1.11, 1.41) and elderly participants (HR 1.12, 95% CI 1.00, 1.26). In different glycemic status, high levels of CTI were found to be linked to an increased risk of stroke in individuals with normal glucose regulation (NGR) (HR 1.33, 95% CI 1.11, 1.59) and prediabetes mellitus (Pre-DM) (HR 1.20, 95% CI 1.04, 1.39). However, this association was not observed in individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM).

conclusionsOur findings revealed a significant positive linear relationship between CTI and the occurrence of stroke. The association between CTI and stroke was similar between male and female, and similar in middle-aged and elderly participants. In different glycemic status, the association was significant in individuals with NGR and Pre-DM.

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Blood GlucoseC-Reactive ProteinDiabetes MellitusInflammation MediatorsStrokeAgedAge FactorsBiomarkersChinaFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisRisk AssessmentBiomarkersBlood GlucoseC-Reactive ProteinInflammation MediatorsCHARLSC-reactive protein-triglyceride glucose indexInflammationInsulin resistanceStroke

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