Metabolic Syndrome
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Introduction
The Case of...
a simple case introducing clincial presentation and calling for a differential diagnosis to get students thinking.
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Causes and Risk Factors
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Pathophysiology
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Signs and Symptoms
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Investigations
- lab investigations
- diagnostic imaging
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Differential Diagnosis
Elevated waist circumference:
- men — Equal to or greater than 40 inches (102 cm)
- women — Equal to or greater than 35 inches (88 cm)
Reduced HDL (“good”) cholesterol:
- men — Less than 40 mg/dL
- women — Less than 50 mg/dL
Elevated triglycerides:
- equal to or greater than 150 mg/dL
- men - 1.7 mmol/L
- women - 1.3 mmol/L
Elevated blood pressure:
- equal to or greater than 130/85 mm Hg
Elevated fasting glucose
- equal to or greater than 100 mg/dL
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Treatments
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Consequences and Course
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Resources and References
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Topic Development
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