Prevalência de síndrome metabólica em indivíduos com acompanhamento cardiológico

Introducao: A sindrome metabolica (SM) e associada com risco aumentado para eventos cardiovasculares. Esse estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a prevalencia de SM em individuos brasileiros com acompanhamento cardiologico, considerando antecedentes pessoais e uso de medicamentos. Metodos: Foram estudados 163 adultos (85 pacientes e 78 controles). SM foi caracterizada de acordo com os criterios da International Diabetes Federation. Analisou-se historia previa de diabetes mellitus (DM), dislipidemia, doenca arterial coronaria (DAC), acidente vascular encefalico (AVE), tabagismo, etilismo, sedentarismo, alem de medicamentos utilizados. Admitiu-se nivel de significância P Background: The metabolic syndrome (MS) is associated with an increased risk of major cardiovascular events. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of MS in Brazilian individuals with cardiologic medical assistance, considering their personal history and use of drugs. Methods: One hundred sixty-three adults (85patients and 78 controls) were studied. MS was characterized using International Diabetes Federation definitions. History of diabetes mellitus (DM), dyslipidemia, coronary artery disease (CAD), stroke, smoking,alcohol consumption, sedentary lifestyle, and habitual therapy were analyzed. Significance level was definedas P