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Medicina (Buenos Aires)
versão impressa ISSN 0025-7680versão On-line ISSN 1669-9106
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VICARIO, Augusto. Syndrome X. A paradoxically anonymous identity. Medicina (B. Aires) [online]. 2005, vol.65, n.2, pp.154-158. ISSN 0025-7680.
Since the original description, the list of sta- tistically related components, which make up the metabolic syndrome, is in continuous increase. Therefore, different medical groups and their consensus and reports still do not agree on the criteria for its definition and denomination. Although the syndrome is related with high risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, the trials have not demonstrated the relationship between hyperinsulinemia and cardiovascular diseases; in consequence it is difficult to conclude whether cardiovascular disease is a part of the syndrome or its consequence. Therefore, it is impossible to accept that the syndrome is synonymous of high risk for cardiovascular disease. These facts may be the reason why its identity hides behind an X.
Palavras-chave : metabolic syndrome; insulin resistance; cardiovascular disease; syndrome X.