Metabolic Syndrome and Stroke

J Korean Neurol Assoc > Volume 23(5); 2005 > Article

Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2005;23(5): 585-594.

대사증후군과 뇌졸중

이화여자대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실

Metabolic Syndrome and Stroke

Yong-Jae Kim

Department of Neurology, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Ewha Medical Research Center, Seoul, Korea

Abstract

Metabolic syndrome, comprising of abdominal obesity, elevated triglyceride levels, low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, and impaired glucose metabolism, greatly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke. The high prevalence of metabolic syndrome among individuals who experience stroke makes the metabolic syndrome a target for aggressive intervention and therapy. Primary intervention for stroke focuses on achievement of a healthy body weight and regular physical activity to prevent or correct dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, and high blood pressure. Statins favorably affect both lipid and nonlipid risk factors for stroke, making them a useful tool for stroke prevention. KeyWords:Metabolic syndrome, Insulin resistance, Stroke, Statin