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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Metabolic syndrome is a combination of [[medicine|medical]] disorders that increase one's risk for [[cardiovascular disease]] and [[Diabetes mellitus|diabetes]]. It affects a large number of people in a clustered fashion. In some studies, the [[prevalence]] in the USA is calculated as being up to 25% of the population. | |||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
===Vitals=== | ===Vitals=== | ||
* [[High blood pressure]] | * [[High blood pressure]]<ref name="pmid">{{cite journal |vauthors=Kaur J |title=A comprehensive review on metabolic syndrome |journal=Cardiol Res Pract |volume=2014 |issue= |pages=943162 |year=2014 |pmid= |pmc=3966331 |doi=10.1155/2014/943162 |url=}}</ref> | ||
===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
*[[Acanthosis nigricans]] (a skin condition featuring dark patches) | *[[Acanthosis nigricans]] (a skin condition featuring dark patches) | ||
*[[Lipodystrophy]] | |||
===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
* [[ | * Increased waist circumference due to [[central obesity]], which is also known as visceral, male-pattern or apple-shaped adiposity. The person is also overweight with fat deposits mainly around the waist. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Cardiology]] | [[Category:Cardiology]] | ||
[[Category:Endocrinology]] | [[Category:Endocrinology]] | ||
[[Category:Rheumatology]] | [[Category:Rheumatology]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Metabolic syndrome is a combination of medical disorders that increase one's risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It affects a large number of people in a clustered fashion. In some studies, the prevalence in the USA is calculated as being up to 25% of the population.
Physical Examination
Vitals
Skin
- Acanthosis nigricans (a skin condition featuring dark patches)
- Lipodystrophy
Abdomen
- Increased waist circumference due to central obesity, which is also known as visceral, male-pattern or apple-shaped adiposity. The person is also overweight with fat deposits mainly around the waist.
References
- ↑ Kaur J (2014). "A comprehensive review on metabolic syndrome". Cardiol Res Pract. 2014: 943162. doi:10.1155/2014/943162. PMC 3966331.