CardioChek PA Metabolic Syndrome Test Strips (15)
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What Is Metabolic Syndrome?

Metabolic Syndrome is a constellation of risk factors that increase the chances for developing cardiovascular disease.  According to the the American Heart Association, up to 25% of US adults have metabolic syndrome.  The ATP III guidelines recognize metabolic syndrome as a secondary target of risk reduction, after an elevated LDL cholesterol level.  Goals for managing metabolic syndrome include reducing underlying causes (ie, obesity & physical inactivity) and treating associated non-lipid an lipid risk factors.

Diagnosing Metabolic Syndrome

The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Adult Treatment Panel (ATP) III guidelines identify five risk factors; any three may constitute a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome:

• Elevated waist circumference:
  • Men — Equal to or greater than 40 inches (102 cm)
  • Women — Equal to or greater than 35 inches (88 cm)
• Elevated triglycerides:
  • Equal to or greater than 150 mg/dL
  • Or drug treatment for elevated triglycerides
• Reduced HDL cholesterol:
  • Men — Less than 40 mg/dL
  • Women — Less than 50 mg/dL
  • Or drug treatment for reduced HDL cholesterol
• Elevated blood pressure:
  • Systolic equal or greater than 130 mm Hg
  • Diastolic equal or greater than 85 mm Hg
• Elevated fasting glucose:
  • Equal to or greater than 100 mg/dL
  • Or drug treatment for elevated glucose