Metabolic syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
What is metabolic syndrome a precursor to?
A
T2DM
2
Q
What are the 4 features of metabolic syndrome
A
truncal obesity
HTN
dyslipidemia
insulin resistance
3
Q
metabolic syndrome increases risk of _
A
CVD
4
Q
What is the treatment of metabolic syndrome aimed at?
A
lifestyle behaviours, weight loss
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6
Q
A patient with yellow non tender plaque on eye lids should have what testing done
TQ*
A
Lipid panel
7
Q
What is a medication that lowers PAI-1 levels in metabolic syndrome
TQ*
A
metformin
