Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
Abstract: Background Metabolic syndrome (MS) has been reported to be associated with coronary artery disease (CAD). Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the presence of CAD in patients with MS, and to compare each component of the syndrome in patients with and without CAD. Methods 205 patients with MS who underwent elective coronary angiography were enrolled in the study. MS was defined according to National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) /Adult Treatment Panel III criteria. All patients were divided in two groups according to the presence of CAD. Results The proportion of MS patients with CAD was significantly higher compared to those without CAD (72.68 % vs.27.32 %, p
Keywords: Coronary Artery Disease, Metabolic Syndrome
How to Cite?: Aferdita Veseli, Hortensia Gjergo, Joana Seiti, Endri Hasimi, Edlira Rruci, Etleva Demiri, Prof. Elizana Petrela Zaimi, Prof. Mimoza Lezha, "Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome", Volume 6 Issue 7, July 2017, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 385-388, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20175060, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20175060