Table 1.
Criteria for the clinical diagnosis of metabolic syndrome [Alberti KG et al. Circulation 2009; 120 (16):1640–1645)31
| Measure | Categorical Cut Points |
|---|---|
| Increased waist circumference | Population-specific and country-specific definitions |
| Increased triglycerides (drug treatment for elevated TG is alternate indicator) | ≥150 mg/dl |
| Reduced HDL cholesterol (drug treatment for reduced HDL is alternate indicator) | <40 mg/dl in males |
| <50 mg/dl in females | |
| Increased blood pressure (antihypertensive drug treatment in patient with history of hypertension is alternate indicator) | Systolic ≥130 and/or |
| Diastolic ≥85 mm Hg | |
| Increased fasting glucose (drug treatment of increased glucose is alternate indicator) | >100 mg/dl |
The diagnosis of metabolic syndrome requires three out of five abnormal findings. HDL, high-density lipoprotein; TG, triglycerides.