FRI098 Triglyceride Glucose Index Is Associated With Elevated Blood Pressure, Independent Of Body Mass Index: Analysis From NHANES Study

Disclosure: H. Ayesh: None. K.D. Niswender: None. Introduction: Triglyceride glucose index (TyG) is a novel marker of insulin resistance. Elevated blood pressure is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Early identification of individuals at-risk for cardiovascular disease is essential for effective prevention. There are multiple reports in the literature that triglyceride glucose index (TyG), is associated with elevated blood pressure. In this study, we determined the association of TyG with elevated blood pressure, independent of body mass index (BMI), age, and diabetes status. Methods: A sample of 6799 individuals from the NHANES study population (2011-2020) consisting of all individuals who are above 18 years of age and have serum glucose and serum triglyceride levels available to calculate TyG. Elevated blood pressure status was assigned based on the question“Ever told you had high blood pressure” from NHANES survey.”. TyG was calculated using the formula “ln[fasting TG (mg/dL) × fasting plasma glucose (mg/dL)/2]”. TyG values were divided into 4 quartiles as follow: 1st(<4.36), 2nd (< 4.56), 3rd(< 4.77), 4th(> 4.77). Logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the association between TyG and elevated blood pressure. The analysis was adjusted for age, BMI, and diabetes status. Results: The analysis revealed a significant association between elevated blood pressure and TyG independent of age, BMI and diabetes status. The odds of elevated blood pressure were higher in the 4th quartile TyG compared to the 1st quartile with an odds ratio of 1.39 (95% CI 1.21-1.59), P value < 0.001. Discussion/Conclusion: These results indicate that TyG can serve as a screening tool to identify individuals at risk for elevated blood pressure. Serum triglyceride and glucose measurement are affordable and routine in clinical practice. Implementation of auto-calculation of TyG based on serum triglyceride and glucose values in electronic health records may provide helpful screening and monitoring tools to identify individuals at risk for elevated blood pressure, especially with normal BMI. Future high-quality prospective studies will be helpful to further understand the association. Presentation: Friday, June 16, 2023