The clinical picture of metabolic syndrome. An update on this complex of conditions and risk factors.
Metabolic syndrome has piqued the interest and concern of physicians and patients alike. The syndrome represents a commingling of several conditions and risk factors common in the United States and links accelerated cardiovascular disease with insulin resistance. As more details are uncovered about metabolic syndrome, new questions arise. Here, Dr Doelle reviews what is known and not yet known about metabolic syndrome, its etiology, and its treatment.
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Gregory C
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Department of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City 55246, USA. gregory-doelle@uiowa.edu
D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000209:etiology* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D024821:Metabolic Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology