MeSH Descriptor: Metabolic Syndrome X

Description

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

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

Parents

Metabolic Diseases
Insulin Resistance

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