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The metabolic syndrome among patients undergoing cardiac catheterization in Jordan

Yousef Khader1, Moawiah Khatatbeh, Khalid El-Salem

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, Public Health and Family Medicine, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan. yousef.k@excite.com

Journal of the Cardiometabolic Syndrome
|December 2, 2008
PubMed

Insights

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MeS) is high in North Jordan cardiac patients, affecting over 64% by NCEP ATP III criteria. Women and those with higher BMI or family history showed stronger associations with MeS.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Metabolic Disorders
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Metabolic syndrome (MeS) is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
  • Understanding the prevalence and associated factors of MeS is crucial for targeted public health interventions, particularly in patient populations undergoing cardiac procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MeS) among patients undergoing cardiac catheterization in North Jordan.
  • To identify factors associated with MeS in this specific patient cohort.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 360 patients undergoing cardiac catheterization at King Abdullah University Hospital.
  • Data collection included personal interviews, medical records review, and anthropometric measurements.
  • MeS was diagnosed using both National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP ATP III) and International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criteria.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of MeS was high: 64.7% by NCEP ATP III criteria and 76.7% by IDF criteria.
  • Nearly all participants (96.7%) exhibited at least one metabolic abnormality.
  • Significant associations with MeS were found for sex (higher prevalence in women), body mass index, and a family history of cardiovascular disease.

Conclusions:

  • Metabolic syndrome is highly prevalent in patients undergoing cardiac catheterization in North Jordan.
  • The findings underscore the need for increased awareness and management strategies for MeS in this population, with a particular focus on women.
  • Sex, BMI, and family history are key factors associated with MeS in this cohort.

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