Is metabolic syndrome , independent of its components , a risk factor for stroke and death but not for coronary heart disease among hypertensive patients in the ASCOT-BPLA?
MetS, independent of its individual components, is associated with increased risk of stroke and all-cause mortality but not coronary outcomes.
NGT-1h-high subjects exhibit a higher risk of developing diabetes than those with IFG or NGT-1h-low, likely due to decreased insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function.