Metabolic Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
What is metabolic syndrome defined as in terms of criteria?
A
Abdo obesity PLUS 2+ of:
- Elevated TG (>1.7)
- Low HDL (130/85) or Rxed
- Hyperglycemia (FPG>5.6mmol) or IGT or TIIDM
2
Q
What is the purpose of metabolic syndrome as a definition?
A
Way of focussing on subjects w/ high CVD risk. Simple set of Dx criteria => prompts doctors to search for associated abnormalities when one RFx found.
3
Q
Which pts should CV risk calculator not be used in?
A
-Existing CV disease
-Strong FHx premature CV diseaes
-Pts w/ renal disease
These pts high risk and should be treated.
4
Q
What are the metabolic syndrome treatment strategies?
A
- Address glucose intolerance, prevent DM
- Control dyslipidemia
- Treat HTN
5
Q
What is metabolic syndrome?
A
Postulated syndrome related to insulin resistance associated with hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, HTN, central obesity and dyslipidemia.
6
Q
What are women with PCOS at risk of?
A
Increased risk of:
- insulin resistance
- hyperlipidemia
- metabolic syndrome
