Open AccessThe role of the family doctor in endothelial dysfunction and metabolic syndrome comorbidities
Author(s) -
Adriana Ticărău,
Bucureşti Universitatea de Medicină și Farmacie „Carol Davila“,
Dumitru Matei
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
romanian journal of medical practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2069-6108
pISSN - 1842-8258
DOI - 10.37897/rjmp.2016.1.8
Subject(s) - metabolic syndrome , medicine , hyperuricemia , endothelial dysfunction , fatty liver , polycystic ovary , family history , comorbidity , obstructive sleep apnea , population , sleep apnea , obesity , endocrinology , insulin resistance , uric acid , disease , environmental health
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the population register percent growth, which is why the role of the family doctor in preventive medicine becomes essential, one of its main objectives being the early detection of patients exposed to risk factors in order to prevent cardiovascular diseases. Closely linked to metabolic syndrome is endothelial dysfunction, as a result of its evaluation, it can be selected patients with metabolic syndrome, and patients who associated comorbidities: non-alcoholic fatty liver, hyperuricemia, polycystic ovary syndrome, sleep apnea.