Author:
Liu Donghao,Ren Bingkui,Tian Yuqing,Chang Zhigang,Zou Tong
Abstract
Abstract
Background
The triglyceride–glucose (TyG) index, a tool for assessing insulin resistance, is increasingly recognized for its ability to predict cardiovascular and metabolic risks. However, its relationship with trauma and surgical patient prognosis is understudied. This study investigated the correlation between the TyG index and mortality risk in surgical/trauma ICU patients to identify high-risk individuals and improve prognostic strategies.
Methods
This study identified patients requiring trauma/surgical ICU admission from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care (MIMIC-IV) database, and divided them into tertiles based on the TyG index. The outcomes included 28-day mortality and 180-day mortality for short-term and long-term prognosis. The associations between the TyG index and clinical outcomes in patients were elucidated using Cox proportional hazards regression analysis and RCS models.
Results
A total of 2103 patients were enrolled. The 28-day mortality and 180-day mortality rates reached 18% and 24%, respectively. Multivariate Cox proportional hazards analysis revealed that an elevated TyG index was significantly related to 28-day and 180-day mortality after covariates adjusting. An elevated TyG index was significantly associated with 28-day mortality (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.19; 95% confidence interval 1.04–1.37) and 180-day mortality (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.24; 95% confidence interval 1.11–1.39). RCS models revealed that a progressively increasing risk of mortality was related to an elevated TyG index. According to our subgroup analysis, an elevated TyG index is associated with increased risk of 28-day and 180-day mortality in critically ill patients younger than 60 years old, as well as those with concomitant stroke or cardiovascular diseases. Additionally, in nondiabetic patients, an elevated TyG index is associated with 180-day mortality.
Conclusion
An increasing risk of mortality was related to an elevated TyG index. In critically ill patients younger than 60 years old, as well as those with concomitant stroke or cardiovascular diseases, an elevated TyG index is associated with adverse short-term and long-term outcomes. Furthermore, in non-diabetic patients, an elevated TyG index is associated with adverse long-term prognosis.
Funder
National High Level Hospital Clinical Research Funding
Sichuan Provincial Health Commission Medical Science and Technology Project
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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