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Since cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) disease is the leading cause of death for adults in developed countries, many medical studies focus on treating or preventing heart disease and stroke. The metabolic syndrome, a collection of unhealthy body measurements and abnormal laboratory test results, may identify persons at high risk for developing cardiovascular disease. Aggressive lifestyle modification and possible use of medications to treat the conditions that make up the metabolic syndrome may reduce a person's chances of developing heart disease or stroke. The metabolic syndrome has also been called syndrome X or insulin resistance syndrome. The February 15, 2006, issue of JAMA includes an article about the metabolic syndrome.

DEFINITION OF THE METABOLIC SYNDROME

• Abdominal (waist) circumference greater than 40 inches for men or 35 inches for women
  
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
  
• Hyperglycemia (fasting blood sugar more than 110 mg/dL)
  
• Elevated triglycerides (a type of fat in the bloodstream)
  
• Low levels of high-density . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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