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Risk of carotid plaques according to triglyceride-glucose index stratified by thyroid function: A cross-sectional study.

Hye Jeong KimSeong Soon KwonSang Joon ParkDong Won ByunKyoil SuhMyung Hi YooDuk Won BangHyeong Kyu Park
Published in: PloS one (2022)
The TyG index and thyroid function status are important predictors of the risk of carotid plaques in healthy individuals. Early evaluation of carotid plaques may be necessary for subjects with high insulin resistance and subclinical hypothyroidism.
Keyphrases
  • insulin resistance
  • adipose tissue
  • type diabetes
  • physical activity
  • metabolic syndrome
  • high fat diet
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • risk factors
  • blood pressure
  • replacement therapy
  • weight loss