ESC Congress 2026 Abstract
Chronic inflammation linked to heart changes and cardiovascular risk
Participants in the highest fifth for an inflammation marker had a 43% higher relative risk of major cardiovascular events than those in the lowest fifth.Participants in the highest fifth for an inflammation marker had a 43% higher relative risk of major cardiovascular events than those in the lowest fifth.
Cohort studyInflammation
Who was studiedUK Biobank participants, against the lowest GlycA quintile
What changedRisk of major cardiovascular events was 43% higher in the highest GlycA quintile versus the lowest
The catchThe abstract did not report the analyzed subsets' sizes, ages, or follow-up duration