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)
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.