This connection between heart rate variability and fatty liver disease was found in a study with many participants followed over time

Scientific Claim

The association between low heart rate variability and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease development was observed in a large cohort study

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 accurately describes the study design as a cohort study without overstatement.

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 is described as a cohort study with a specific sample size and follow-up period. The claim accurately describes the study design.

Score

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

Cannot Determine

Supported

Source Study

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

Score: 20

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-25977-7

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