Metabolic syndrome in the elderly |
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Authors: | Matthew Bechtold MD John Palmer DO Joshua Valtos MD Catherine Iasiello MD James Sowers MD |
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Institution: | (1) Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Missouri Health Sciences Center, One Hospital Drive, MA410, DC 043.00, 65212 Columbia, MO, USA |
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Abstract: | The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is increasing worldwide, especially among the elderly. Due to multiple age-related physiologic
mechanisms, the elderly are at increased risk of developing intra-abdominal obesity and the metabolic syndrome, including
nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Metabolic syndrome consists of obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension leading
to increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and renal events. With the future population dynamics, the metabolic syndrome
should be emphasized among the health care field, researchers, and clinicians. Without proactive and preventative efforts,
elderly patients and the health care system will likely experience an epidemic of the metabolic syndrome and the associated
CVD. |
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