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Published Online: Oct 14, 2020
Page range: 69 - 76
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/inmed-2020-0126
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Cardiometabolic syndrome (CMS), also known as metabolic syndrome X or insulin resistance syndrome is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities including central obesity associated with hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia or hypertension. Each component of CMS is individually associated with an increased risk of coronary events and has a different impact on outcomes and long-term mortality.