Syndrome X
Syndrome X
Syndrome X (pronounced: sin-drome eks), also known as Metabolic Syndrome, is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels.
Etymology
The term "Syndrome X" was first coined in 1988 by Gerald Reaven, an endocrinologist at Stanford University. The "X" signifies the unknown factors causing a set of risk factors to occur together.
Related Terms
- Insulin Resistance: A condition in which the body produces insulin but does not use it effectively. This condition is a key component of Syndrome X.
- Hyperglycemia: A condition characterized by an excessively high level of blood glucose. This is often associated with Syndrome X.
- Hypertension: Also known as high blood pressure, it is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.
- Dyslipidemia: An abnormal amount of lipids (e.g. cholesterol and/or fat) in the blood. In people with Syndrome X, dyslipidemia is manifested by high levels of triglycerides and low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Syndrome X
- Wikipedia's article - Syndrome X
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