Metabolic syndrome: definitions and controversies
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a complex disorder defined by a cluster of interconnected factors that increase the risk of cardiovascular atherosclerotic diseases and diabetes mellitus type 2. Currently, several different definitions of MetS exist, causing substant...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-05-01
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| Series: | BMC Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/9/48 |