Metabolic Syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects adults
children (less commonly)
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:insulin_resistance_syndrome
Syndrome X
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:polycystic_ovary_syndrome
gptkb:non-alcoholic_fatty_liver_disease
chronic kidney disease
increased risk of stroke
sleep apnea
gptkbp:cause gptkb:type_2_diabetes
heart attack
stroke
gptkbp:characterizedBy high blood pressure
high blood sugar
low HDL cholesterol
abdominal obesity
high triglycerides
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical criteria
blood tests
gptkbp:diagnosticCriteria gptkb:WHO
gptkb:IDF
NCEP ATP III
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Gerald_Reaven
1988
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Metabolic Syndrome
gptkbp:ICD-10_code E88.81
gptkbp:prevalence increases with age
higher in people with obesity
higher in people with sedentary lifestyle
gptkbp:prevention not smoking
weight management
healthy diet
regular exercise
limiting alcohol intake
gptkbp:relatedTo atherosclerosis
insulin resistance
hyperinsulinemia
systemic inflammation
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:cardiovascular_disease
gptkb:type_2_diabetes
gptkbp:treatment lifestyle modification
weight loss
dietary changes
medications for blood pressure
increased physical activity
medications for blood sugar
medications for cholesterol
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:D003700
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7