Metabolic syndrom Flashcards
1
Q
What is a cluster of risk factors occurring together? 1 or more
A
Metabolic syndrome of syndrome X
2
Q
What are the risk factors in metabolic syndrome?
A
Hyperglycemia
High blood pressure
Hypercholesterolemia
Increased waist circumference
3
Q
What is metabolic syndrome?
A
Not a form of diabetes, related because it increases risk for CVD, DM, and stroke
4
Q
Which factors would call for a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome?
A
Presence of 1 or more factors
