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Metabolic Syndrome Diagnosis

Meaning

Metabolic Syndrome Diagnosis is the clinical identification of a cluster of five specific cardiometabolic risk factors, where the presence of any three criteria confirms the diagnosis, according to established guidelines like the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) or the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). These criteria typically include central obesity, elevated blood pressure, high fasting glucose, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol. This diagnosis serves as a powerful clinical warning sign for significantly increased risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic, age-related conditions.