syndrome X

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:insulin_resistance_syndrome
gptkb:metabolic_syndrome
gptkbp:associatedWith low HDL cholesterol
high triglycerides
increased waist circumference
high fasting blood sugar
gptkbp:characterizedBy obesity
hypertension
insulin resistance
dyslipidemia
gptkbp:diagnosedBy physical examination
blood tests
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Gerald_Reaven
1988
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label syndrome X
gptkbp:prevalence increases with age
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:cardiovascular_disease
gptkb:type_2_diabetes
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:drug
lifestyle modification
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:metabolic_syndrome
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6