Intraabdominal adiposity and risk factors

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This paper will address the clinical perceptions surrounding cardiovascular risk factors, while keeping a particular focus on intra-abdominal adiposity and the metabolic syndrome. The results of a survey on intra-abdominal adiposity and the definition of the metabolic syndrome according to the current National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (NCEP ATP III) guidelines are discussed here. Dr Christie Ballantyne's perspectives on the survey results will be provided throughout the review along with comments from various thought leaders in the area of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease prevention.

Survey participants

A six-question survey evaluating perceptions on intra-abdominal adiposity and the metabolic syndrome in the context of cardiovascular risk factors was completed by 1436 healthcare professionals. Of these respondents, physicians made up the largest group (879 participants or 61%), with cardiology representing the largest medical specialty (634 participants or 72%)."