Question 228 · LEK · Metabolic syndrome
A 67-year-old patient came to the doctor complaining of an unspecific chest pain. Clinical examination found the following abnormalities: waist circumference 104 cm; BMI 29.5 kg/m². Available laboratory tests: glucose 108 mg/dL; total cholesterol 223 mg/ dL; triglycerides 138 mg/dL, ALT 91 U/L. Indicate the true statement:
- A. available data allow to diagnose metabolic syndrome.
- B. patient presents absolute contraindications to statins.
- C. patient can be diagnosed with impaired glucose tolerance.
- D. BMI value allows to diagnose obesity in the patient.
- E. there is an increased cardio-vascular risk related to the waist circumference.
Hint
Check each value against its cut-off: male waist circumference, fasting glucose categories, BMI ranges and statin contraindications.
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