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Metabolic Syndrome Score

Meaning

The Metabolic Syndrome Score is a vital clinical quantification tool systematically used to summarize an individual’s cumulative risk level for developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes based on the presence and severity of five specific, interconnected cardiometabolic risk factors. The standardized criteria typically include the assessment of abdominal obesity, elevated circulating triglycerides, pathologically low HDL cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, and elevated fasting glucose concentration. This composite, multi-parameter score helps clinicians accurately stratify patient risk and effectively guide comprehensive lifestyle and targeted pharmacological management strategies.