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ArticleBiomarkers in medicine2025

The role of TyG index in predicting low left ventricular ejection fraction after acute coronary syndrome.

Ozlem Ozbek, Erdal Belen

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Ozlem OzbekDepartment of Cardiology, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0002-7712-6504
Erdal BelenDepartment of Cardiology, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0003-1634-1750

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aimsThis study aimed to investigate whether triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and other clinical and demographic parameters are associated with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) following an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) event. METHODS &

resultsThis retrospective cohort study included patients hospitalized with a diagnosis of ACS. The TyG index was calculated using the formula: TyG = ln [fasting triglycerides (mg/dL) × fasting glucose (mg/dL)/2]. A total of 2,135 patients were included in the study (mean age: 57.49 ± 11.45 years, 78.64% male). Multivariable logistic regression revealed that mildly reduced or reduced LVEF was associated with immigrant population (

conclusionsThe TyG index shows potential as an independent risk factor for low LVEF after ACS.However, its relatively low sensitivity and specificity suggest that it may have a supportive role in risk stratification. Further research is needed to confirm its utility as a reliable prognostic marker for heart failure in ACS patients.

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Acute Coronary SyndromeBlood GlucoseStroke VolumeTriglyceridesAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsVentricular Function, LeftBlood GlucoseTriglyceridesAcute coronary syndromeglucoseheart failureleft ventricular ejection fractiontriglycerides

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