Higher ketone body levels are associated with increased cardiovascular events and mortality in a large population cohort. @paragchevli @DrMichaelShapir @wakeforestmed @WFCardiology

BackgroundKetone bodies (KB) are endogenous energy sources synthesized by the liver in response to metabolic stress. Their associations with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), heart failure (HF), and mortality and their potential beneficial or harmful effects have yet to be determined. This study aimed to examine the association between KB and incident cardiovascular outcomes and mortality in a large general population cohort free from ASCVD and HF at baseline.