Profil métabolique des patients hypertendus pris en charge dans le service de cardiologie du CHU mère-enfant ?le Luxembourg" / Metabolic profile of hypertensive patients treated in the cardiology department of the university teaching hospital le Luxembourg

Objectif : Évaluer le profil du syndrome métabolique (SM) dans une population hypertendue au Mali. Patients et méthodes : Étude prospective du 1er juin 2022 au 31 juin 2022, dans le service de cardiologie du CHU Mère ­enfant le Luxembourg de Bamako. Notre échantillon d'étude était composé de patients hypertendus adultes, âgés de 18 ans et plus, reçus en consultation externe. Les patients étaient inclus dans notre étude après consentement éclairé. Le SM a été établi sur la base des définitions de l'International Diabetes Federation (IDF). Résultats : Sur 520 patients, 238 ont été inclus dans notre étude. La prévalence du SM était de 30,2 % selon les critères de l'IDF. On notait une prédominance féminine (66 %).L'âge moyen était de 57 ± 5 ans.L'HTA grade II était majoritaire avec 39%.Soixantequinze pourcent des patients avec syndrome métabolique ont présenté 3 facteurs de risque.L'AVC ischémique a été la complication la plus retrouvée avec un taux de 12%.La bithérapie était indiquée chez 59,23% des patients. Les inhibiteurs calciques ont été les plus prescrits avec un taux de74,5%. Le SM constitue une réalité au Mali. Des mesures adéquates de prévention sont nécessaires afin de limiter sa progression

Objective: To assess the profile of metabolic syndrome (MS) in a hypertensive population in Mali. Patients and methods: Prospective study from June 1, 2022 to June 31, 2022, in the cardiology department of the Mother-Child University Hospital in Bamako, Luxembourg. Our study sample consisted of adult hypertensive patients, aged 18 years and older, received as an outpatient. Patients were included in our study after informed consent. The SM was established based on International Diabetes Federation (IDF) definitions. Results: Out of 520 patients, 238 were included in our study. The prevalence of SM was 30.2% according to IDF criteria. There was a female predominance (66%). The mean age was 57 ± 5 years. Grade II hypertension was in the majority with 39%. Seventy-five percent of patients with metabolic syndrome had 3 risk factors. Ischemic stroke was the most common complication with a rate of 12%. Dual therapy was indicated in 59.23% of patients. Calcium channel blockers were the most prescribed with a rate of 74.5%. SM is a reality in Mali. Adequate preventive measures are necessary to limit its progression

Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Metabolic Syndrome among University Students in Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia

@#Introduction: Metabolic syndrome has become a worry for health of youth in Malaysia. This study aimed to look at the prevalence of metabolic syndrome, and to assess the risk factors of metabolic syndrome among Malaysian university students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 248 students aged 18-30 years using a random sampling method from two universities in Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia. Data on sociodemographic, dietary habits and lifestyle were collected by a pre-tested self-reported questionnaire. Biochemical measurements, blood pressure, and anthropometric measurements were measured by standard procedures. Metabolic syndrome was defined according to Harmonized Joint Interim Statement criteria. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS 23.0 version. Results: The overall prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 12.5% and was more prevalent in male (17.5%). Indian (15.8%) was the most prevalent ethnic group, while Chinese (4.9%) had the least prevalence. 31.5% respondents had at least one metabolic component. Low HDL (42.7%) and large waist circumference (26.2%) were the most common components. Statistically significant (p<0.05) independent factors for developing metabolic syndrome were male, staying time more than six hours on computer/TV/mobile phone, in smokers, taking meals more than three times per day, and high consumption of soft drinks. Besides that, with high consumption of vegetables, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome was significantly low (p<0.05). Conclusion: These study findings elicit the evidence of increasing tendency and warning on metabolic syndrome for Malaysian university students, and considerable association of the prevalence of metabolic syndrome to dietary habits and lifestyle.

Breakfast patterns are associated with metabolic syndrome in Korean adults

The Korean diet, including breakfast, is becoming more Western, which could increase the risk of metabolic syndrome. Our aim was to assess whether breakfast patterns are associated with risk for metabolic syndrome in Korean adults. The study subjects (n = 371; 103 men, 268 women) were employees of Jaesang Hospital in Korea and their acquaintances, and all subjects were between 30 and 50 years old. The data collected from each subject included anthropometric measurements, three-day food intake, blood pressure (BP) and blood analyses. The three breakfast patterns identified by factor analysis were "Rice, Kimchi and Vegetables", "Potatoes, Fruits and Nuts" and "Eggs, Breads and Processed meat". The "Rice, Kimchi and Vegetables" pattern scores were positively correlated with systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) measurements in men (P < 0.05) and with serum triglyceride (TG) levels in women (P < 0.05). The "Eggs, Breads and Processed meat" pattern scores correlated positively with weight, body mass index (P < 0.05) and serum TGs (P < 0.01) in men. The "Potatoes, Fruits and Nuts" pattern was associated with lower risk of elevated BP (OR 0.49, 95% CI 0.28-0.88) and fasting glucose levels (OR 0.51, 95% CI 0.26-1.00). In contrast, the "Eggs, Breads and Processed meat" pattern was associated with increased risk of elevated TGs (OR 2.06, 95% CI 1.06-3.98). Our results indicate that reducing the consumption of eggs, western grains and processed meat while increasing fruit, nut and vegetable intake for breakfast could have beneficial effects on decreasing metabolic syndrome risk in Korean adults.

The effects of hyperbaric oxygen on metabolic syndrome risk factors in the elderly / 中华物理医学与康复杂志

Objective To observe the effects of hyperbaric oxygen on metabolic syndrome risk factors in the elderly. Methods Sixty-one patients were randomly divided into a hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) group which inhaled pure oxygen at 0.2 MPa,a normal pressure oxygen (NPO) group which inhaled oxygen at 0.1 MPa, and a normal pressure air (NPA) group which inhaled air in 0.1 MPa. Metabolic syndrome risk factors were then assessed before and after treatment. Results Before treatment, the incidence of metabolic syndrome risk factors did not differ between the various groups. After treatment, blood sugar, blood pressure,blood fluidity and insulin resis-tance had declined significantly in the hyperbaric oxygen group, and the difference as compared to the NPO and NPA groups was significant. Conclusion The results indicate that HBO can help control metabolic syndrome risk factors in the elderly, controlling blood sugar, adjusting blood pressure, reducing blood viscosity, and improving dyslipidemia.