Research Article Details
Article ID: | A49090 |
PMID: | 18400637 |
Source: | Anadolu Kardiyol Derg |
Title: | [Global confusion on the diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome: what is the point that guidelines can not agree?]. |
Abstract: | Several international and national associations have proposed their own diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome. Regarding the heterogeneity of these guidelines, some authors refused the usage of metabolic syndrome definition. Here we aimed to analyze the differences between the diagnostic criteria proposed for metabolic syndrome. We reviewed and compared these different guidelines' criteria. We conclude that, despite the heterogeneity, there is a conceptual agreement on the definition of metabolic syndrome. But cut-off values and selection of diagnostic parameters are still conflicting. Diagnostic or definitive components of the syndrome (i.e., obesity, insulin resistance) should be considered separately from the associated-conditions (i.e., polycystic ovary, obstructive sleep apnea, microalbuminuria, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis etc.) of metabolic syndrome, during the course of diagnosis. Maintenance of the metabolic syndrome as a diagnostic category would still seem to be useful for an effective multiple cardiovascular risk prediction. |
DOI: |

Strategy ID | Therapy Strategy | Synonyms | Therapy Targets | Therapy Drugs | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
S01 | Improve insulin resistance | insulin sensitizer; insulin resistance; glucose tolerance | Biguanide: increases 5-AMP activated protein kinase signaling; SGLT-2 inhibitor; Thiazalidinedione: selective PPAR-γ agonists; GLP-1 agonist | Metformin; Empagliflozin; Canagliflozin; Rosiglitazone; Pioglitazone; Liraglutide | Details |
Diseases ID | DO ID | Disease Name | Definition | Class | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
I05 | 9352 | Type 2 diabetes mellitus | A diabetes that is characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia with disturbances of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. A diabetes mellitus that is characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetes, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetes_mellitus_type_2 | disease of metabolism/inherited metabolic disorder/ carbohydrate metabolic disorder/glucose metabolism disease/diabetes/ diabetes mellitus | Details |
I14 | 9970 | Obesity | An overnutrition that is characterized by excess body fat, traditionally defined as an elevated ratio of weight to height (specifically 30 kilograms per meter squared), has_material_basis_in a multifactorial etiology related to excess nutrition intake, decreased caloric utilization, and genetic susceptibility, and possibly medications and certain disorders of metabolism, endocrine function, and mental illness. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity | disease of metabolism/acquired metabolic disease/ nutrition disease/overnutrition | Details |