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Alejandro Castaneda1, Edgar Jauregui-Maldonado1, Iqbal Ratnani2
1Dorrington Medical Associates, Houston, TX 77030, United States.
World Journal of Diabetes
|May 17, 2018
Summary
Metabolic syndrome (MS) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are common conditions often co-occurring as "Syndrome Z". This article explores the direct relationship between these two prevalent health issues.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Endocrinology
- Sleep Medicine
Background:
- Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a cluster of abnormalities including insulin resistance, abnormal glucose, blood pressure, triglycerides, HDL-C, and waist circumference.
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) involves upper airway obstruction, intermittent hypoxemia, and sleep disturbances.
- The co-occurrence of MS and OSA, termed "Syndrome Z", presents a significant global health challenge, affecting up to 60% of the population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present evidence-based data on the direct relationship between metabolic syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea.
- To highlight the growing epidemic of "Syndrome Z" worldwide.
Main Methods:
- Review of evidence-based data focusing on the direct relationship between MS and OSA.
Main Results:
- The article focuses on presenting data that demonstrates a direct link between metabolic syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea.
- The increasing prevalence of obesity contributes to the rise in co-occurring MS and OSA.
Conclusions:
- There is a direct relationship between metabolic syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea.
- The combined prevalence of MS and OSA is increasing globally, largely due to rising obesity rates.
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