TO STUDY THE RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME IN CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE PATIENTS

Objective: Indians are more likely to develop metabolic syndrome (MetS). The additive predictive value of MetS components for cardiovascular disease is still under debate. The current study aimed to study the risk factors associated with MetS in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted in the Department of Biochemistry in collaboration with the Department of Medicine, Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Up on 100 patients already diagnosed with CAD, attending medicine OPD and IPD. Anthropometric measurements, and estimation of fasting blood glucose, high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, and triglycerides were done. MetS prevalence was estimated as per the guidelines of NCEP ATP III. Results: In our study, we observed a high incidence of MetS in patients with CAD. MetS was diagnosed, gender-wise distribution resulted in 62% in females and 48% in males. Risk factors for MetS in CAD patients were highly significant with increasing age, sedentary lifestyle, and diabetes. Waist circumference, fasting blood glucose levels, and triacylglycerol were found to have a significant *p