The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among patients with coronary artery disease was 49.5%, with low HDL-C, high fasting blood glucose, and high waist circumference being the most prevalent components.
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Nearly half of the patients undergoing elective coronary angiography in this Iranian cohort had metabolic syndrome, driven primarily by low HDL-C, hyperglycemia, and abdominal obesity.
BACKGROUND: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a worldwide health problem, which is growing in Iranian adults. MetS is associated with risk of type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease (CAD). In this study, we aimed to investigate the prevalence of MetS and its individual components in CAD patients. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was performed on 200 CAD patients who had undergone elective coronary angiography at the cardiology department. Anthropometric indices including waist circumference (WC) and body mass index were measured. Blood samples were obtained to determine glucose and lipid profile. MetS components were defined according to the modified Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III) criteria. RESULTS: The prevalence of MetS among patients was 49.5% (women: 55.9%; men: 40.2%; P < 0.05). The prevalence increased with age. The low high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (low HDL-C) (84.8%), high fasting blood glucose (high FBG) (77.8%) and high WC (75.8%) were the most prevalent risk factors in CAD patients with MetS. CONCLUSIONS: Recent data indicate that the dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia and abdominal obesity are crucial predictors of MetS in CAD patients. Further prospective studies are recommended for more clarification.
Montazerifar et al. (Fri,) conducted a cross-sectional in Coronary Artery Disease (n=200). Metabolic Syndrome vs. No Metabolic Syndrome was evaluated on Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome (95% CI 4.8 - 9.3). The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among patients with coronary artery disease was 49.5%, with low HDL-C, high fasting blood glucose, and high waist circumference being the most prevalent components.