Metabolic Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
This is a cluster of risk factors for atherosclerotic disease and type 2 DM.
A
Metabolic syndrome
2
Q
Risk factors for metabolic syndrome?
A
Obesity
Insulin resistance
HTN
Hyperlipidemia
3
Q
Children 10-16 years of age risk factors for metabolic syndrome?
A
Obesity- >90% Triglycerides >150 HDL <40 BP >135/85 FBG>100 or known DM2
4
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Metabolic risk factors for children over 16?
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WC > 94cm males; 80cm females Triglycerides >150 HDL <40 males; <50 females BP >130/85 or treated FBG >100 or known DM2
5
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Components of metabolic syndrome?
A
Abdominal obesity * Atherogenic dyslipidemia Increased BP Insulin resistance and/or glucose intolerance Pro inflammatory state Prothrombic state
6
Q
Cholesterol norms for kids:
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Total cholesterol <170 (high 200+)
LDL <110 (High 130 +)
7
Q
Risk factors for obesity in children?
A
Maternal gestational DM Maternal obesity Low birth weight Infant feeding practices Obesogenic environment Socioeconomic factors
8
Q
Lipid screening in kids should be done:
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Between ages of 9-11, again at 17+
