Abstract
We evaluated the prognostic role of metabolic syndrome after myocardial infarction and found that metabolic syndrome correlated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events and death. The risk of developing diabetes decreased with weight loss in patients with metabolic syndrome. These results indicate that a more aggressive approach to the treatment of patients with metabolic syndrome, particularly with regard to changes in lifestyle, would be beneficial.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 13-16 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Cardiology Review |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine