Why the study?
Is metabolic syndrome more prevalent in adults with congenital heart disease compared to matched controls from the general population?
Is metabolic syndrome more prevalent in adults with congenital heart disease compared to matched controls from the general population?
Adults with congenital heart disease have a significantly higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome compared to the general population, highlighting the need for routine preventive cardiology screening in this population.
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Metabolic syndrome prevalence data in ACHD support targeted screening; leaves open its contribution to CAD risk and optimal management.
Deen et al. (2016) studied this question.
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