Metabolic Syndrome

Overview

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions increasing risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Symptoms

• •Central obesity
• •Often asymptomatic
• •Acanthosis nigricans

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓≥3 of: waist ≥102cm(M)/88cm(F), TG ≥150, HDL <40/50, BP ≥130/85, FG ≥100

Treatments

• →Lifestyle change
• →Statins
• →Metformin
• →BP control

Risk Factors