ArticleAnatolian journal of cardiology2025
Integrating Thyroid Function with Body Composition: The BRITSH Ratio and Cardiovascular Risk - A Pilot Study.
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Abstract
backgroundHypothyroidism is a known risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, affecting metabolic pathways such as dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, and visceral fat accumulation. This study aimed to investigate the value of the Body Roundness Index (BRI) and the newly defined BRI/TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) ratio (BRITSH) in predicting coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with hypothyroidism.
methodsThis cross-sectional study included 152 hypothyroid patients, of whom 55 had CAD and 97 served as controls. Data collected included age, sex, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, BRI, lipid profiles, and TSH levels. Diagnostic performance was assessed using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis and logistic regression. A new ratio, BRITSH, was also evaluated.
resultsPatients with CAD had significantly higher BRI values (P < .001). The BRI/TSH ratio was significantly lower in the CAD group (P = .005). Non-high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL) cholesterol levels were also elevated in the CAD group (P < .001). Receiver operating characteristic analysis showed a strong predictive value for BRI (area under the curve [AUC] = 0.86). BRITSH ratio demonstrated a moderate predictive capacity (AUC = 0.67). In multiple logistic regression analysis, BRITSH, age, diabetes mellitus, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, and non-HDL cholesterol remained independent predictors of CAD, whereas male sex, BMI, and smoking were not.
conclusionThe new BRITSH ratio, combining body fat and thyroid function, was an independent predictor of CAD. The BRI also showed good ability to identify CAD risk in patients with hypothyroidism. These simple measures may help improve heart risk assessment and could be incorporated into routine care for patients with hypothyroidism.
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