Metabolic Syndrome X

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Definition:

A cluster of metabolic risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The major components of metabolic syndrome X include excess abdominal fat; atherogenic dyslipidemia; hypertension; hyperglycemia; insulin resistance; a proinflammatory state; and a prothrombotic (thrombosis) state. (from aha/NHLBI/ADA Conference Proceedings, Circulation 2004; 109:551-556)

Synonyms:

Cardiovascular Syndrome, Metabolic
Cardiovascular Syndromes, Metabolic
Dysmetabolic Syndrome X
Insulin Resistance Syndrome X
Metabolic Cardiovascular Syndrome
Metabolic X Syndrome
Reaven Syndrome X
Syndrome X, Dysmetabolic
Syndrome X, Insulin Resistance
Syndrome X, Metabolic
Syndrome X, Reaven
Syndrome, Metabolic Cardiovascular
Syndrome, Metabolic X
X Syndrome, Metabolic

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