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ArticleCardiovascular diabetology2025

Association of atherogenic index of plasma and its modified indices with stroke risk in individuals with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome stages 0-3: a longitudinal analysis based on CHARLS.

Xiaoyan Wang, Pengfei Wen, Yun Liao, Tao Wu, Lin Zeng, Yuxing Huang, Xiaomei Song, Zhen Xiong, Lisha Deng, Dingjun Li and 1 more

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Xiaoyan WangDepartment of Clinical Nutrition, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, China.
Pengfei WenDepartment of Dermatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Yun LiaoDepartment of Neurosurgery, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Tao WuDepartment of Neurosurgery, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Lin ZengDepartment of Neurosurgery, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Yuxing HuangDepartment of Neurosurgery, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Xiaomei SongDepartment of Neurosurgery, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Zhen XiongDepartment of Neurosurgery, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Lisha DengDepartment of Neurosurgery, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Dingjun LiDepartment of Neurosurgery, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.
Shuchuan MiaoDepartment of Neurosurgery, Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China. miaoshuchuan0@126.com.

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backgroundThe association between the atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), its modified indices (such as AIP-waist circumference [AIP-WC], AIP-waist-to-height ratio [AIP-WHtR], AIP-body mass index[AIP-BMI]), and incident stroke in individuals with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) stages 0-3 remains understudied. This study investigated these associations and their utility for risk stratification.

methodsData from 3697 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) participants (≥ 45 years, CKM stages 0-3) were analyzed. Baseline, cumulative, and changes in AIP and its modified indices (AIP-WC, AIP-WHtR, AIP-BMI) were calculated. Logistic regression, Delong's test, integrated discrimination improvement (IDI), weighted quantile sum (WQS) regression, and mediation analysis were used to assess associations, predictive performance, component contributions, and mediation effects.

resultsStroke occurred in 4.8% of participants. Under the fully adjusted Model 3: The third level of AIP, AIP-WHtR, AIP-WC, and AIP-BMI showed increased risks (ORs 1.58 [95% CI 1.05-2.38], 1.99 [95% CI 1.31-3.02], 1.99 [95% CI 1.31-3.02], and 1.92 [95% CI 1.26-2.92], respectively); The third level of cumulative AIP, AIP-WHtR, AIP-WC, and AIP-BMI showed elevated risks (ORs 1.79 [95% CI 1.19-2.69], 2.07 [95% CI 1.37-3.13], 2.01 [95% CI 1.33-3.04], and 1.92 [95% CI 1.27-2.89], respectively); The third category of AIP, AIP-WHtR, AIP-WC, and AIP-BMI changes showed risk increases of 2.28 (95% CI 1.46-3.55), 2.39 (95% CI 1.50-3.79), 2.56 (95% CI 1.61-4.07), and 2.22 (95% CI 1.38-3.56). Modified AIP indices (especially AIP-WHtR) demonstrated superior predictive ability than AIP alone. The association was amplified in advanced CKM (stages 2-3) but not significant in early CKM (stages 0-1). Triglycerides (TG) primarily drove the AIP-WHtR-stroke risk, which was partially mediated by estimated pulse wave velocity (ePWV) (6.48%).

conclusionsAIP and its modified indices, especially AIP-WHtR, are significantly associated with incident stroke in CKM stages 0-3. Dynamically monitoring changes in these indices is crucial for stroke risk assessment and stratification, particularly in advanced CKM. TG primarily drives this risk, while ePWV partially mediates the AIP-WHtR-stroke link.

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AtherosclerosisKidney DiseasesMetabolic SyndromeStrokeAgedBiomarkersBody Mass IndexChinaFemaleHumansIncidenceLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisBiomarkersAtherogenic index of plasma-body mass indexAtherogenic index of plasma-waist circumferenceAtherogenic index of plasma-waist-to-height ratioCardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndromeEstimated pulse wave velocityStroke

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