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What Is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic Syndrome is a constellation of risk factors that increase the chances for developing cardiovascular disease. According to the the American Heart Association, up to 25% of US adults have metabolic syndrome. The ATP III guidelines recognize metabolic syndrome as a secondary target of risk reduction, after an elevated LDL cholesterol level. Goals for managing metabolic syndrome include reducing underlying causes (ie, obesity & physical inactivity) and treating associated non-lipid an lipid risk factors.
Diagnosing Metabolic Syndrome
The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Adult Treatment Panel (ATP) III guidelines identify five risk factors; any three may constitute a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome:

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