The metabolic syndrome predicts cardiovascular prognosis
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The metabolic syndrome is characterized by a grouping of metabolic risk factors in an individual, which can include obesity, high blood pressure, and glucose and lipid disturbances. A link between the metabolic syndrome and increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been shown in several studies, and guidelines now include the syndrome as a risk factor for CVD. An article published in the BMJ adds to these data, listing the metabolic syndrome as a prognostic indicator of total and cardiovascular mortality.
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