Assessment of Metabolic Syndrome as a Risk Factorfor Cardiovascular Diseases in Tertiary Care Hospital in Northern Maharashtra

ABSTRACT

Introduction: A wide range of traditional and nontraditionalcardiovascular risk factors that may promote and fosterthe development of atherosclerosis have been reportedin association with the metabolic syndrome, includingatherogenic dyslipidemia, prothrombotic and proinflammatorymilieu, and endothelial dysfunction. The present study wasconducted to study the cardiovascular risk factors amongthe cases presented with metabolic syndrome in a tertiaryhealthcare institute.Material and methods: It was a cross sectional observationalstudy conducted among 100 cases diagnosed with metabolicsyndrome attending outpatient department of departmentof medicine, KIMS. Written consents were taken from theparticipants.Results: Mean Waist Circumference in cm was 99.62 ± 9.2,Hip Circumference was 106.3 ± 8.67 cm. The W/H ratiowas 0.93 ± 0.79. These indices were higher as compared tothe controls. 7.5 % cases had peripheral vascular disease,8.2% cases had coronary artery disease, 4% had nephroticsyndrome, 6% had history of cerebrovascular disease.Conclusions: Evaluation of the parameters in metabolicsyndrome can be a simple clinical tool to assess potentialrisk for development of cardiovascular diseases and henceassessment of prognosis and to establish and prioritize theresources appropriately.