A truly deadly quartet: obesity, hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia, and hyperinsulinemia

被引:13
作者
Nambi, V
Hoogwerf, BJ
Sprecher, DL
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[1] Cleveland Clin Fdn, Dept Internal Med, Cleveland, OH USA
[2] Cleveland Clin Fdn, Internal Med Residence Program, Dept Endocrinol, Cleveland, OH USA
[3] Cleveland Clin Fdn, Sect Prevent Cardiol & Cardiac Rehabil, Dept Cardiovasc Med, Cleveland, OH USA
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10.3949/ccjm.69.12.985
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
The cluster of hypertriglyceridemia, hyperinsulinemia, obesity, and hypertension markedly increases the risk of coronary artery disease. Although no treatments target this syndrome specifically, treatment of each aspect of the cluster is important. Prevention-weight loss and physical activity-is key.
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页码:985 / 989
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