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Intermediate Technical IVT

metabolic syndrome

A cluster of conditions including central obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, and dyslipidemia that increase cardiovascular risk.

Full Definition

Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of metabolically related cardiovascular risk factors that includes central abdominal obesity, insulin resistance or glucose intolerance, atherogenic dyslipidemia, and hypertension. Various diagnostic criteria exist, but most require the presence of at least three of five components. The syndrome significantly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, making it an important target for prevention interventions including lifestyle modification and pharmacotherapy.

Usage

Usage note: Multiple diagnostic criteria exist; specify which criteria are being used.

In Context

  • "The patient met criteria for metabolic syndrome with central obesity, elevated triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol." — Risk assessment documentation

Also known as

syndrome X insulin resistance syndrome

Don't confuse with

diabetes mellitus

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