Insulin resistance is significantly associated with the metabolic syndrome, but not with sonographically proven peripheral arterial disease
ObjectiveInsulin resistance (IR) is the key feature of the metabolic syndrome (MetS); its association with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is unclear. We hypothesized that IR is associated with both the MetS and sonographically proven PAD.
Methods:
IR was determined by the Homeostasis Model Assessment (HOMA) index in 214 patients with sonographically proven PAD as well as in 197 controls, who did not have a history of PAD and in whom coronary artery disease was ruled out angiographically; the MetS was defined according to NCEP-ATPIII criteria.
Results:
HOMA IR scores were significantly higher in MetS patients than in subjects without the MetS (5.9 +/- 6.2 vs. 2.9 +/- 3.9; p
Source: Cardiovascular Diabetology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Alexander VonbankChristoph SaelyPhilipp ReinHeinz Drexel Source Type: research
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