Which of the following is a group of interrelated metabolic risk factors that appear to directly promote the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease?
A) Metabolic syndrome
B) Hypercholesterolemia
C) Syndrome B
D) Familial hypercholesterolemia

Question

Which of the following is a group of interrelated metabolic risk factors that appear to directly promote the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease?
A) Metabolic syndrome
B) Hypercholesterolemia
C) Syndrome B
D) Familial hypercholesterolemia

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Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions—increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels—that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. These interrelated metabolic risk factors directly promote the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Which of the Following Is a Group of Interrelated Metabolic