Journal article
Cardiometabolic Risk in Canada: A Detailed Analysis and Position Paper by the Cardiometabolic Risk Working Group
Abstract
The concepts of "cardiometabolic risk," "metabolic syndrome," and "risk stratification" overlap and relate to the atherogenic process and development of type 2 diabetes. There is confusion about what these terms mean and how they can best be used to improve our understanding of cardiovascular disease treatment and prevention. With the objectives of clarifying these concepts and presenting practical strategies to identify and reduce …
Authors
Committee CRWGE; Leiter LA; Fitchett DH; Gilbert RE; Gupta M; Mancini GBJ; McFarlane PA; Ross R; Teoh H; Verma S
Journal
Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Vol. 27, No. 2, pp. e1–e33
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
3 2011
DOI
10.1016/j.cjca.2010.12.054
ISSN
0828-282X