| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5950932 | Atherosclerosis | 2010 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The MetS defined by four different criteria predicted CHF independent of interim MI and prevalent diabetes in elderly Finns, but not above and beyond the risk associated with one component of the MetS, hypertension.
Keywords
NCEPAmerican College of Endocrinology2-h PGWHRFPGOGTTCHDChFACRIDFACEAHAHDLhigh-density lipoproteinOral glucose tolerance testMyocardial infarctionComponentsAmerican Heart AssociationNational Cholesterol Education Programcoronary heart diseasecardiovascular diseaseDefinitionInternational Diabetes FederationCVDWorld Health OrganizationMetabolic syndromebody mass indexBMIFasting plasma glucoseMETScongestive heart failurehazard ratiowaist-to-hip ratioPredictorWHO
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Authors
Jianjun Wang, Katriina Sarnola, Sanna Ruotsalainen, Leena Moilanen, Päivi Lepistö, Markku Laakso, Johanna Kuusisto,