OBESITY MANAGEMENT AS CARDIOVASCULAR RISC IN METABOLIC SYNDROME
Abstract:
Increased prevalence and aggressiveness of cardio-metabolic diseases justifies the growing
interest worldwide in tracking and monitoring patients at risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
Increased frequency of obesity and overweight with involvement and the succeeding metabolic status of
weight gain more than 20% of ideal weight contributes to the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome. Obesity
may be a consequence of metabolic disorders or repercussions of improper lifestyle but produces or is
triggered by metabolic disorders and cardiovascular risk and represents a risk factor. The management
of obesity as a risk factor associated with metabolic syndrome is the prerequisite of good medical
diagnosis and treatment conduct.
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