IV.2. Measurements of additional metabolic syndrome parameters

The measurement of the MetS was recently supplemented with various parameters:

A. Inflammatory parameters

TNF-α,

IL-6,

CRP,

PAI-I

recommended by the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) 1999.

B. Fat metabolism and regulating parameters

leptin,

adiponectin,

resistin,

secretin.

C. Endocrine disorders

hyperandrogenemia,

menopause,

low testosterone level,

low sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG),

insulin-like growth factor (IGF),

glucocorticoids.

D. Blood pressure-regulating parameters

renin,

angiotensin.

E. Measurement of coagulation pathway

microalbuminuria,

speed of coagulation.

F. Measurements of alcohol consumption habits

regular consumption: mean >40 g/day (about 4 dl wine); women >20 g/day (about 2 dl wine) harmful

HDL, TG level ↑, BP ↑.