Affiliations 

  • 1 MMed (FamMed, UM), Department of Primary Care Medicine, University of Malaya
  • 2 MRCGP, FAMM, Department of Primary Care Medicine, University of Malaya
Malays Fam Physician, 2006;1(2-3):58-61.
PMID: 27570588 MyJurnal

Abstract

This case report illustrates a 40-year-old woman who presented with chest discomfort that was subsequently diagnosed to have metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a common condition associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. As primary care providers, we should be detect this condition early, intervene and prevent appropriately before complications occur.

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