Metabolic Syndrome
Conditions
Keywords
metabolic syndrome, lipids, waist circumference, HDL, hypertension
Brief summary
The aim of the study is to assess the prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Italy on a regional basis, defined according to NCEP/ATPIII Guidelines criteria.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patient aged between 18 and 75 years * Signed Informed consent * Laboratory analysis (lipidic profile and glycemia) performed in the last year
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnancy or breast feeding * Patients enrolled in clinical studies which the aim is to evaluate the efficacy and/or tolerability of anti-hypertensive and/or lipid lowering drugs * Subjects with serious or unstable medical or psychological conditions that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the subject's successful participation in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Concomitant presence of other CV risk factors | July 2009 - March 2010 |
| Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Primary Care Population | July 2009 - March 2010 |
Countries
Italy