descriptive
negative effect
No Evidence

A quick heart rate test might help doctors spot people who are more likely to get fatty liver disease

Scientific Claim

Heart rate variability measured from 10-second electrocardiograms may be a useful indicator for identifying individuals at risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

association

Can only show association/correlation

Assessment Explanation

The claim appropriately uses 'may be a useful indicator' and does not overstate clinical utility or validation.

Source Excerpt

Low heart rate variability from 10-s electrocardiograms is associated with development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Evidence from Studies

Supporting Evidence (1)

Why it supports

The study demonstrates an association between low HRV and NAFLD development, suggesting HRV could potentially serve as a risk indicator. However, the study does not validate this for clinical use.