Metabolic syndrome, dysglycaemia and vascular disease: making sense of the evidence

Heart. 2007 Dec;93(12):1493-6. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2007.130849.

Abstract

" 'Diagnosis' of metabolic syndrome by any current criteria is not needed and adds little to clinical practice. Attention and resources should be focused on the major modifiable risk factors and more should be done to engender sustainable lifestyle changes in all with vascular disease."

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Diabetic Angiopathies / diagnosis
  • Glucose Metabolism Disorders / etiology
  • Humans
  • Metabolic Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Risk Factors
  • Vascular Diseases / etiology