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Complications Associated With Metabolic Syndrome

If Metabolic Syndrome goes undiagnosed or is not taken seriously, chances are very good that serious complications will arise such as heart attack, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or a stroke. Many other less serious complications may also occur. Find out here what these complications are and what you should be watching out for.
Metabolic Syndrome is a Strong Factor in the Development of Aortic Stenosis
Metabolic syndrome is a strong factor in the development of aortic stenosis. The progress of the disease of aortic stenosis progresses at twice the rate in those with metabolic syndrome and they have worse outcomes. Aggressive lifestyle management is the most effective treatment.
Metabolic Syndrome Complications - High Blood Pressure
A complication of metabolic syndrome is high blood pressure. High blood pressure is also a serious risk factor associated with metabolic syndrome. Even if blood pressure is the only risk factor identified, it must be addressed.
Metabolic Syndrome Complications - Coronary Artery Disease
A complication of metabolic syndrome is coronary artery disease. This is the build up plaques (fats, cholesterol, calcium and cell debris) on the inner lining of the arteries. As this buildup called atherosclerosis continues the arteries narrow and can become blocked. These plaques can rupture. A clot then forms and the blood flow is cut off to the heart muscle causing a heart attack.
Metabolic Syndrome Complications - Type 2 Diabetes
Metabolic syndrome begins with insulin resistance, a sedentary lifestyle and a poor diet. When lifestyle issues are not addressed metabolic syndrome complications occur. Type 2 diabetes is a a complication of metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic Syndrome Complications - Strokes
When metabolic syndrome goes untreated, a build up of plaques in the arteries called atherosclerosis occurs. The most common type of stroke is caused by a ruptured plaque in a artery (blood vessel). A clot is then formed blocking bloodflow and oxygen to a part of the brain. This causes a complication of metabolic syndrome called a stroke.
Metabolic Syndrome Complications - Kidney Disease
Kidney disease is a complication of metabolic syndrome. As with diabetic nephropathy high blood sugar, insulin levels, inflammation and high blood pressure damage the kidneys. Protein (albumin) found in the urine is a sign of kidney disease and metabolic syndrome when another two or more identified disorders are present.

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