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Optimal Cut-Off Value for Homeostasis Model Assessment (HOMA) Index of Insulin-...
Timóteo, Ana Teresa; Serviço de Cardiologia. Hospital de Santa Marta. Lisboa PortugalIntroduction: Insulin resistance is the pathophysiological key to explain metabolic syndrome. Although clearly useful, the Homeostasis Model Assessment index (an insulin resistance measurement) hasn’t been systematically applied in clinical practice. One of the main reasons is the discrepancy in cut-off values reported in different populations. We sought to evaluate in a Portuguese population the ideal cut-off ...
Caracterização da aterosclerose sub-clínica e doença coronária em doentes com s...
Timóteo, Ana Teresa de MatosRESUMO- Introdução: A obesidade e a Síndrome Metabólica (SM) são atualmente um importante problema de saúde pública, com prevalências crescentes, que se acompanham também por aumento da prevalência de Diabetes Mellitus (DM).Estudos prévios demonstram associação destas entidades com o aumento de risco de eventos cardiovasculares, em particular a DM. A SM tem sido uma entidade muito debatida nos últimos anos, com...
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes on a High-Risk Population with Su...
Timóteo, Ana Teresa; Carmo, Miguel Mota; Ferreira, Rui CruzObjectives: Metabolic syndrome and diabetes prevalence varies according to chosen definition, as well as the studied geographical and ethnical group. No studies are available in Portuguese patients with suspected coronary artery disease. We analysed metabolic syndrome and diabetes prevalence in this specific population and compared definitions. Methods: The study included 300 patients, with a mean age of 64 ± 9...
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