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ea0022p585 | Neuroendocrinology and Pituitary (<emphasis role="italic">Generously supported by Novartis</emphasis>) | ECE2010

The metabolic syndrome (MetS) in 2610 GH deficient (GHD) subjects before GH replacement: a KIMS (Pfizer International Metabolic Database) analysis

Verhelst Johan , Mattsson Anders F , Luger Anton , Thunander Maria , Goth Miklos , Koltowska-Haggstrom Maria , Abs Roger

Objective: To identify MetS and non-MetS in subjects with adult-onset GHD before start of GH replacement and to compare prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors.Subjects and methods: MetS was defined (IDF criteria) by the obligatory presence of increased waist circumference (WC) and presence of at least two of following components: hypertension, decreased HDL-cholesterol, increased triglycerides, diabetes mellitus. The complementary group was defined as...

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The metabolic syndrome (MetS) in 2610 GH deficient (GHD) subjects before GH replacement: a KIMS (Pfizer International Metabolic Database) analysis

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