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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
According to the Endocrine Society clinical guidelines, screening for metabolic syndrome is recommended every 3 years among patients with one or more risk factors (type 2 diabetes or with a family history of dyslipidemia, cardiovascular diseases, or hereditary conditions associated with cardiovascular mortality such as polycystic ovary syndrome, and in cases of childhood obesity).
Screening
According to the Endocrine Society clinical guidelines, screening for metabolic syndrome is recommended every 3 years among patients with one or more risk factors (type 2 diabetes or with a family history of dyslipidemia, cardiovascular diseases, or hereditary conditions associated with cardiovascular mortality such as polycystic ovary syndrome, and in cases of childhood obesity). Screening assessment includes measurement of:[1]
- Blood pressure
- Waist circumference
- Fasting lipid profile, and fasting glucose.
References
- ↑ Rosenzweig JL, Ferrannini E, Grundy SM, Haffner SM, Heine RJ, Horton ES, Kawamori R (2008). "Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes in patients at metabolic risk: an endocrine society clinical practice guideline". J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 93 (10): 3671–89. doi:10.1210/jc.2008-0222. PMID 18664543.