March 6, 2026Endocrinology and Metabolism0 citationsOpen Access
Ultrasound-Derived Fat Fraction and Metabolic Parameters in Predicting Panvascular Disease Risk in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Patients: A Prospective Study
This research aims to evaluate the potential of ultrasound-derived fat fraction to predict panvascular disease risk in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
Conducted a prospective study among MASLD patients
Measured ultrasound-derived fat fraction
Evaluated metabolic parameters and their association with panvascular disease risk
Found a strong correlation between ultrasound-derived fat fraction and panvascular disease risk
Indicated that higher fat fraction levels correspond to increased disease risk
Supported the role of fat fraction as a valuable predictor for risk stratification
Abstract
UDFF is a key predictor of PD risk in MASLD patients, underscoring the importance of risk stratification for early intervention and personalized management strategies.