Syndrome X and diabetes: What is the mystery?

Authors

Jonathan M. Weiswasser, Georgetown University
Eric Nylen, Georgetown University
Subodh Arora, Georgetown University
Matthew Wakefield, Georgetown University
Anton N. Sidawy, Georgetown University

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

1-1-2002

Journal

Seminars in Vascular Surgery

Volume

15

Issue

4

DOI

10.1053/svas.2002.36257

Abstract

Syndrome X describes a combination of clinical phenomena that have been statistically linked to hyperinsulinema in the absence of frank diabetes. Since its original description, Syndrome X has come to represent several phenotypes that have hemodynamic and metabolic effects on the individual, as well as major effects on the development of vascular disease. Further, this syndrome is reaching epidemic proportions, As such, a thorough understanding of this condition is becoming increasingly important for the modern vascular surgeon. The mainstay of therapy revolves around early diagnosis and management with diet changes, exercise, and reduction of cardiovascular risk factors. Copyright 2002, Elsevier Science (USA). All rights reserved.

APA Citation

Weiswasser, J., Nylen, E., Arora, S., Wakefield, M., & Sidawy, A. (2002). Syndrome X and diabetes: What is the mystery?. Seminars in Vascular Surgery, 15 (4). http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/svas.2002.36257