Does metabolic syndrome predict surgical complications? A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Does metabolic syndrome predict surgical complications? A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is defined by an accumulation of risk factors that include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic high blood pressure, obesity, and hypercholesterolaemia which results in an increased risk of developing serious chronic diseases. MetS is widespread as...

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Main Authors: Philip Norris, Nicholas Ralph, Clint Moloney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Subjects:
Metabolic syndrome
Surgery
Safety
Risk
Prevalence
Complications
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-017-0515-6

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