What are the pair of serious health problems which are the most common results of metabolic syndrome?
100
visceral fat
Which health condition directly causes insulin resistance?
100
>110 mg/dL
What is the minimum level of fasting blood glucose value to consider a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome.
100
Statins
What is the first choice of drugs for lowering blood levels of LDL's?
200
Slowing or reversing the plaque formation in the vascular system
What is the role of HDL lipoproteins in maintaining the balance of lipids in the body?
200
A type of drug that causes weight gain
What is anti diabetic medications?
200
Waist circumference measurement
Useful measurement used to help diagnose Metabolic Syndrome
200
160mg/dL
Which fasting blood triglyceride value suggests metabolic syndrome?
200
Low-dose, daily aspirin
Which therapy is initially prescribed for the patient in a prothombotic state with Metabolic Syndrome?
300
HTN, Low HDL, High LDL, and HIGH Tri-Glycerides
What are characteristics of Metabolic Syndrome
300
Apple shape body
What is having excessive weight in the chest and abdomen
300
40 mg/dL
Which fasting blood HDL cholesterol level suggests metabolic syndrome in a female patient?
300
Maintaining a healthy weight and regular exercise.
What is a way to prevent metabolic syndrome.
400
A term which is a tendency to cause atherosclerotic plaque.
What is “Atherogenic”
400
>130/85 BP
What is the minimum BP to have when diagnosing Metabolic Syndrome?
400
A waist circumference in males > than 40"
What is a possible sign or symptom of metabolic syndrome?
400
Reduced insulin resistance
What does physical exercise provide for patients with metabolic syndrome?
500
leads to eventually heart disease and diabetes
What is metabolic syndrome
500
Hyperglycemia
What is having too much sugar in the bloodstream?
500
it is a condition, a collection of problems impacting the body’s ability to maintain circulation of useful but not excessive levels of energy molecules (i.e., glucose and lipids) in the bloodstream.