Metabolički sindrom - novi pristup u definiranju i liječenju

Professional paper - Review paper

• Author: Martina Šarić
• Author: Monika Škunca
• Author: Maja Ortner Hadžiabdić
• Author: Velimir Božikov
• Author's institution: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry; (Centre for applied pharmacy)
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE; Pharmacy; Pharmacy

Abstract (english)

Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a combination of medical disorders that, when
occuring together, increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Its prevalence has increased and it has become a significant public health issue around
the world. The definition of MS varies among different organisations. The consensus
has been made among the two most influential definitions (IDF and NCEP/ATPIII),
and the diagnosis of MS could be established if any three of five factors were present;these are abdominal obesity measured as waist circumference, elevated triglycerides,
reduced HDL-C, elevated blood pressure, and elevated fasting glucose.
Management of MS focuses on recognizing patients with MS and introducing
measures to decrease their risk factors. Primary recommendations are lifestyle changes
(healthy diet and physical activity), but pharmacology treatment (i.e. antihypertensive,
antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic) for specific condition is indicated if lifestyle changes
were not effective and did not result in the recommended goals. The role of the pharmacist
is very important in identifying patients with MS, educating patients about
lifestyle changes, monitoring the progress and referral to other healthcare providers,
if needed.

• Keywords (croatian): metabolički sindrom; inzulinska rezistencija; dislipidemija; hipertenzija; disglikemija; visceralna pretilost
• Language: croatian
• Publication type: Professional paper - Review paper
• Publication status: Published
• Peer review: Peer review - domestic
• Publication version: Published version
• Journal title: Farmaceutski glasnik
• Numbering: vol. 69, no. 5, pp. 333-345
• p-ISSN: 0014-8202
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:163:229931
• Publication: 2013
• Type of resource: Text
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2020-09-30 13:30:54