| Literature DB >> 22735916 |
Luis Cláudio Lemos Correia1, Adriana L Latado, José Augusto Barreto-Filho.
Abstract
Metabolic syndrome has been proposed as a predictor of cardiovascular risk. However, such idea lacks strong scientific basis. This article reviews the evidence regarding that issue, challenging the existing paradigm of the prognostic value of metabolic syndrome.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID： 22735916 DOI： 10.1590/s0066-782x2012000400016
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arq Bras Cardiol ISSN： 0066-782X Impact factor: 2.000