September 2010 PMID 20863953

The metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Salvatore Mottillo, Kristian B Filion, Jacques Genest, Lawrence Joseph, Louise Pilote, Paul Poirier, Stéphane Rinfret, Ernesto L Schiffrin, Mark J Eisenberg

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Participants express strong support for the health importance of metabolic syndrome, citing its link to doubled cardiovascular risk and emphasizing prevention through healthy habits. The tone ranges from inquisitive to advocacy, with some deep dives into medical concepts like insulin resistance, demonstrating active engagement with the research's implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of metabolic syndrome as a risk factor for cardiovascular issues, supported by references to its doubling of CVD risk and its preventability.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions demonstrate high curiosity about metabolic health and its implications, with users sharing personal tips and highlighting its relevance.

EngagementHigh engagement

Participants actively reference medical concepts like insulin resistance and epidemiological evidence, indicating meaningful engagement with the research findings.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions emphasize the potential for lifestyle changes to prevent and treat metabolic syndrome, showing an awareness of their importance for public health, though some comments are more speculative than definitive.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the link between metabolic syndrome (as defined by NCEP and rNCEP criteria) and cardiovascular risk, finding that having metabolic syndrome roughly doubles the risk of cardiovascular disease, mortality, and related outcomes.
  • The study analyzed data from 87 studies involving over 950,000 patients and found little difference in cardiovascular risk between the two definitions of metabolic syndrome, supporting its significance as a predictor of cardiovascular issues.
  • Despite these findings, more research is needed to determine if metabolic syndrome's risk exceeds that of its individual components and to understand the biological mechanisms behind its impact on cardiovascular health.

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Profe Claudio Nieto
@profeclaudioni1 · X

La pandemia que viene es el síndrome metabólico, el cual se asocia con un aumento de 2 veces en los problemas cardiovasculares y un aumento de 1,5 veces en la mortalidad por todas las causas Se puede PREVENIR, TRATAR Y REVERTIR con HÁBITOS SALUDABLES ! https://t.co/DSyvjR3oaB

Jan 26, 2022 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 13,995 followers View post →
Tom Marshall
@TomPMarshall · X

@HodkinsonAlice @m1chaelbarnes “Mainstream medicine doesn’t recognise insulin resistance”? I learnt about insulin resistance in medical school. We’ve all heard of metabolic syndrome. Epidemiological evidence shows it doubles CVD risk. It’s one of many risk factors. https://t.co/KfKlpXdHmn

Jun 5, 2022 · 1 like · 3,218 followers View post →
Víctor Valle
@22victor1996 · X

RT @profeclaudioni1: La pandemia que viene es el síndrome metabólico, el cual se asocia con un aumento de 2 veces en los problemas cardiova…

Jan 26, 2022 · 2 shares · 109 followers View post →
Sigmatica
@Sigmatica100 · X

Curious about your metabolic health? Check the following: - A1C - Blood pressure - fasting glucose - waist to height ratio - Triglycerides https://t.co/hQ8L0iPPQB #diabetes #HealthAndWellness #diet #exerciss #lifespan #Outlive

May 29, 2024 · 5 followers View post →

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Sigmatica
@Sigmatica100 · X

Curious about your metabolic health? Check the following: - A1C - Blood pressure - fasting glucose - waist to height ratio - Triglycerides https://t.co/hQ8L0iPPQB #diabetes #HealthAndWellness #diet #exerciss #lifespan #Outlive

May 29, 2024 · 5 followers View post →
Tom Marshall
@TomPMarshall · X

@HodkinsonAlice @m1chaelbarnes “Mainstream medicine doesn’t recognise insulin resistance”? I learnt about insulin resistance in medical school. We’ve all heard of metabolic syndrome. Epidemiological evidence shows it doubles CVD risk. It’s one of many risk factors. https://t.co/KfKlpXdHmn

Jun 5, 2022 · 1 like · 3,218 followers View post →
Víctor Valle
@22victor1996 · X

RT @profeclaudioni1: La pandemia que viene es el síndrome metabólico, el cual se asocia con un aumento de 2 veces en los problemas cardiova…

Jan 26, 2022 · 2 shares · 109 followers View post →
Profe Claudio Nieto
@profeclaudioni1 · X

La pandemia que viene es el síndrome metabólico, el cual se asocia con un aumento de 2 veces en los problemas cardiovasculares y un aumento de 1,5 veces en la mortalidad por todas las causas Se puede PREVENIR, TRATAR Y REVERTIR con HÁBITOS SALUDABLES ! https://t.co/DSyvjR3oaB

Jan 26, 2022 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 13,995 followers View post →