Prediction of subclinical atherosclerosis in low Framingham risk score individuals by using the metabolic syndrome criteria and insulin sensitivity index

• Main Authors: Huang, Benjamin, Huang, Weiting, Allen, John Carson, Sun, Lijuan, Goh, Hui Jen, Kong, Siew Ching, Lee, Dewaine, Ding, Cherlyn, Bosco, Nabil, Egli, Leonie, Actis-Goretta, Lucas, Magkos, Faidon, Arigoni, Fabrizio, Leow, Melvin Khee-Shing, Tan, Swee Yaw, Yeo, Khung Keong
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Science::Medicine; Subclinical Atherosclerosis; Insulin Sensitivity
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/164499
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Background: Subclinical atherosclerosis can be present in individuals with an optimal cardiovascular risk factor profile. Traditional risk scores such as the Framingham risk score do not adequately capture risk stratification in low-risk individuals. The aim of this study was to determine if markers...