ESC Congress 2026 Abstract
Higher gut hormone levels linked to cardiovascular events
The highest versus lowest third of hormone levels had a cardiovascular event hazard ratio of 1.79 after accounting for age and sex.The highest versus lowest third of hormone levels had a cardiovascular event hazard ratio of 1.79 after accounting for age and sex.
Cohort · 43,318 peopleCardiovascular disease
Who was studied43,318 UK Biobank participants, against participants in the lowest PYY third
What changedCardiovascular event risk was higher in the highest versus lowest PYY third (hazard ratio 1.27) after accounting for risk factors
The catchAdjustment for LDL and other cardiovascular risk factors weakened the association