S175 The Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Association With Cardiovascular Outcomes in Hospitalized Patients With Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

Introduction: Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) disrupts the digestion and absorption of nutrients, leading to significant health issues including potential cardiovascular consequences. While metabolic syndrome (MetS) is known to exacerbate cardiovascular risks, its prevalence and impact on cardiovascular health in EPI patients remain insufficiently explored. Understanding this association could unveil critical insights for managing cardiovascular outcomes in this population. Methods: This study includes data from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample database, which encompasses 24,925,252 individuals, 19,402 of whom had EPI using International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition (ICD-10) codes. MetS prevalence was assessed using a calculated metabolic score. Multivariate binary logistic regressions were performed to examine the associations between MetS components (obesity, type II diabetes mellitus [DM], dyslipidemia, and hypertension [HTN]) and cardiovascular outcomes such as acute coronary syndrome, coronary artery disease, heart failure, cerebrovascular accidents, peripheral vascular disease, and transient ischemic attacks. Results: EPI patients exhibited lower odds of MetS compared to non-EPI patients, with a prevalence of MetS at 2.75% vs 3.83% in non-EPI individuals. Obesity and HTN were found to be less prevalent in patients with EPI while DM was significantly more prevalent in this population. EPI was significantly associated with lower odds of acute coronary syndrome, coronary artery disease, heart failure, cerebrovascular accidents, and transient ischemic attacks. However, metabolic syndrome components like HTN, DM, and dyslipidemia still posed increased cardiovascular risks when present. Conclusion: The study underscores unique pathophysiological mechanisms in EPI patients that could influence metabolic stress and inflammatory pathways, potentially offering protective effects against certain cardiovascular events. This highlights the potential need for tailored cardiovascular risk assessment and management in the EPI population. Prospective research is required to further understand these relationships and refine management strategies for EPI patients.