Csaba Varga, PhD, Anikó Pósa, PhD, Krisztina Kedvesné Kupai: The metabolic syndrome
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 ↑.