Severe Hypertriglyceridemia During Cardiopulmonary Bypass

METABOLIC SYNDROME is a low-grade proinflammatory condition associated with numerous pathophysiological mechanisms that can lead to cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, increased oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, and dyslipidemia.1 –5 Metabolic syndrome is a clustering of at least 3 of 5 medical conditions including waist circumference>40 inches in men and>35 inches in women; blood pressure>130/>85 mmHg; serum triglycerides>150 mg/dL; fasting blood glucose>110 mg/dL; and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research