A quick, painless heart rate test might help doctors check for fatty liver disease risk
Scientific Claim
Heart rate variability measured from 10-second electrocardiograms may be a simple, non-invasive method to assess 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' and 'simple, non-invasive method' without claiming clinical validation or utility.
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 HRV and NAFLD, and HRV measurement is non-invasive. However, the study does not validate this as a clinical screening tool.