Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in individuals undergoing comprehensive cardiac and general medical check-up at Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital

Karki, D B; Neopane, A; Joshi, Shivam; Pant, Subash; Sharma, Lucky; Shrestha, Pradeep Krishna; Yogal, Rijendra

doi:10.3126/jkmc.v2i3.9934

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“…16 Similarly, in study done by Karki et al prevalence was found to be 14.4% among individuals undergoing comprehensive cardiac and general medical checkup in Kathmandu. 19 The prevalence was found to be quite high comprising 20 Prevalence of MS was found to be slightly higher among male in this study with male:female = 1.09:1; however it was found to more prevalent among female in studies done by Timalsina et al, Karki et al, and Srinivasan et al comprising 62.5%, 75.7%, and 65.2% respectively. [18][19][20] Metabolic syndrome is most commonly associated with advancing age and obesity.…”

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“…19 The prevalence was found to be quite high comprising 20 Prevalence of MS was found to be slightly higher among male in this study with male:female = 1.09:1; however it was found to more prevalent among female in studies done by Timalsina et al, Karki et al, and Srinivasan et al comprising 62.5%, 75.7%, and 65.2% respectively. [18][19][20] Metabolic syndrome is most commonly associated with advancing age and obesity. The findings of this study are in concordance with the finding of other studies.…”

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“…However, in a study done among type II diabetic patients, increased fasting sugar was found to be the most predominant component, 17,18 whereas high triglyceride was the most predominant component followed by low HDL cholesterol in a study done by Karki et al 19 The high prevalence MS among patients with diabetes and hypertension could be due to lack of awareness and unhealthy lifestyle. 22 A comprehensive management plan could be assembled through an "ABCDE" approach: "A" for assessment of cardiovascular risk and aspirin therapy, "B" for blood pressure control, "C" for cholesterol management, "D" for diabetes prevention and diet therapy, and "E" for exercise therapy.…”

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Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in patients attending general practice outpatient department at a community hospital

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Pakhrin

Pandey

et al. 2022

J. Kathmandu Med. Coll.

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Background: Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of metabolic abnormalities which bears increased risk for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus, requires early screening, diagnosis, and timely intervention. Prevalence varies with age, gender, degree of obesity, and increased propensity for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Objectives: To find out the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among individuals with hypertension and/or diabetes seeking medical evaluation in general practice outpatient department of Kathmandu Medical College Community Hospital. Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 100 participants collected by convenience sampling at general practice outpatient department of Kathmandu Medical College Community Hospital, Duwakot, Bhaktapur, Nepal. Physical examination was done and investigations were sent. Metabolic Syndrome was diagnosed using US National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel. Data collection was done from 2019 July to 2019 December. Study population was patients with either hypertension and/or diabetes seeking medical evaluation, age of 18 years or above, both genders, no known comorbidity other than those under medication for hypertension and diabetes. Data analysis was done with SPSS v.16 and two-sample t-test or Chi-square test applied as appropriate. A p-value <0.05 taken as statistically significant. Results: Out of 100 individuals, 73 were found having metabolic syndrome. It was more common among male (38, 52.1%), obese people of age 40-59 years (42, 57%), and among patients with high body mass index (26.93±2.74). Conclusion: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome was found significantly high among patients with hypertension or diabetes. Therefore, it is important to diagnose this condition on time to prevent subsequent complications.

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