Which of the following components is not considered in the definition of Metabolic syndrome?
High-Yield Explanation
Metabolic syndrome: (syndrome X, insulin resistance syndrome)Increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitusMajor features are:Central obesityHyperiglyceridemiaLow HDL cholesterolHyperglycemiaHypeension(Ref: Harrison's 18/e p1992,17/e p1509-1510)