Metabolic syndrome with hyperglycemia and the risk of ischemic stroke.

Conclusion: In Asian population, patients with MetSyn accompanied by T2DM are at the greatest risk for acute non-embolic stroke. Additionally, IFG was not observed to be associated with an increased risk for MetSyn-related ischemic stroke. PMID: 23364957 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/23364957?dopt=Abstract

Source: Yonsei Medical Journal - February 4, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Li M, Li Y, Liu J Tags: Yonsei Med J Source Type: research