Diagnosing and Treating Metabolic Syndrome
The presence of the metabolic syndrome raises potential health concerns, particularly as we search for early disease markers with the aim of prevention and/ or early intervention. The metabolic syndrome refers to the co-occurrence of several known cardiovascular risk factors, including insulin resistance, obesity, atherogenic dyslipidaemia and hypertension. Management of metabolic syndrome and its comorbidities ideally involves a multidisciplinary team approach to risk-factor management.
Modern Medicine – Issue 1 2022
