Cardiometabolic Index and Heart Failure
Author Information
Author(s): Zhu Xiao-Ming, Xu Yan, Zhang Jie
Primary Institution: Department of Cardiology, Xishan People's Hospital of Wuxi City, Wuxi, China
Hypothesis
Is there an association between the Cardiometabolic Index (CMI) and heart failure?
Conclusion
The study found a significant positive correlation between CMI and heart failure, indicating that CMI may be a valuable tool for assessing heart failure risk.
Supporting Evidence
- CMI was found to have a significant positive correlation with heart failure.
- Subgroup analyses indicated higher risks among older adults and those with hypertension or diabetes.
- ROC curve analysis showed that CMI has good diagnostic value for heart failure.
Takeaway
This study shows that a higher Cardiometabolic Index, which looks at body fat and cholesterol levels, is linked to a greater risk of heart failure, especially in older people.
Methodology
Data from the NHANES was analyzed using multivariable logistic regression models to explore the association between CMI and heart failure.
Potential Biases
Potential reporting bias due to self-reported heart failure diagnosis.
Limitations
The study is cross-sectional, which limits causal inferences, and there may be unmeasured confounding factors.
Participant Demographics
Participants included a diverse population from the NHANES database, with varying ages, genders, and health statuses.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 1.92–3.99
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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