A practical approach to the metabolic syndrome: review of current concepts and management

Abstract

The revised 'ABCDE' approach incorporates the most recent influential studies into a simple yet thorough algorithm for management of the metabolic syndrome.

Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2017 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association

“…These include nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, sexual/reproductive dysfunction (erectile dysfunction in males and polycystic ovarian syndrome in females), obstructive sleep apnea, certain forms of cancer, and possibly osteoarthritis, as well as a general proinflammatory and prothrombotic state. 3 …”

Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2014 Update

“…These include nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction in men and polycystic ovarian syndrome in women), and obstructive sleep apnea, as well as a general proinflammatory and pro-thrombotic state. 3 …”

Self-reported health-related behaviors and dietary habits in patients with metabolic syndrome

“…According to the European Guidelines on CVD prevention in clinical practice, targeting patients without clinical symptoms of CVD and with one or several risk factors may give them a benefit from prevention. These patients are, in particular, those who consider themselves 'healthy' and whose risk factors are 'silent' (inconspicuous) and include: central obesity, dyslipidemia, glucose intolerance and high blood pressure, previously described as metabolic syndrome (MetS) [6]. The prevalence of the MetS varies according to the employed definition, population, age and gender, and regardless of the applied definitions is associated with a notably increased risk of CV morbidity and mortality [7].…”