metabolic syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
what is metabolic syndrome?
A
cluster of CVS risk factors +/- insulin resistance
2
Q
symptoms of metabolic syndrome?
A
- increased BMI/waist circumference
- raised triglycerides
- reduced HDL cholesterol
- raised BP >130/85
- raised fasting glucose
3
Q
causes metabolic syndrome?
A
- insulin resistance
- obesity
- lack physical activity
- atherogenic diet
- pro-inflammatory/thrombotic states
- HAART, catecholamines