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What is the definition of Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome?
Abdominal obesity metabolic syndrome is a disease that is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors characterized by a clustering of insulin resistance, high levels of insulin, abnormal blood fats (lipids), high blood pressure, abdominal obesity, glucose intolerance or non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, and an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events. There are different types of abdominal obesity metabolic syndrome, such as abdominal obesity metabolic syndrome 1 or 4. Factors that influence the development of abdominal obesity metabolic syndrome include age, smoking, alcohol, diet, and physical inactivity. Abdominal obesity metabolic syndrome occurs most often in Mexican American women.
What are the symptoms of Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome?
Symptoms of abdominal obesity metabolic syndrome may include chest pain; radiating pain in chest, jaw, or down left arm (angina pectoris); swelling; abdominal obesity; high blood pressure; high blood triglycerides and low high-density lipoprotein levels; high fasting glucose levels; type 2 diabetes; coronary heart disease (plaque build-up in arteries; CHD); heart attack; and cardiac death.
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What are the current treatments for Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome?
Treatment for abdominal obesity metabolic syndrome focuses first on lifestyle changes, such as weight loss, exercise, healthy diet, and quitting smoking. Medications for treating abdominal obesity metabolic syndrome may include diabetes drugs; statins to lower blood lipids (fats), such as atorvastatin; blood pressure medications; and blood-thinning medications, such as aspirin or clopidogrel to prevent blood clots.
Who are the top Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome Local Doctors?
Advanced in Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome
Dr. Jeffrey Pua
Bariatric Medicine
Advanced in Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome
Dr. Jeffrey Pua
Bariatric Medicine
801 N. Cass Ave., Suite 300, 
Westmont, IL 
630-348-3840
Experience:
20+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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My personal practice style involves working with my patient to create a healthy lifestyle change. I am looking for patients that want to use science and medicine to improve their health and to make changes in their lives. This includes making informed decisions based on laboratory testing. I enjoy treating patients that want to participate in change. Dr. Pua is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Pua is board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine.

Experienced in Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome
Dr. Robert E. Brockie
Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
Experienced in Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome
Dr. Robert E. Brockie
Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

490 US Highway 80 E, Ste 100, 
Sunnyvale, TX 
972-279-3500
Experience:
44+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Robert Brockie is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Sunnyvale, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Brockie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Necrosis, Heart Attack, Aortic Regurgitation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome
Dr. Bert J. Smith
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome
Dr. Bert J. Smith
Internal Medicine

Renuven Health Partners

2717 E Oakland Ave, 
Johnson City, TN 
423-926-2358
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Hypertensive Heart Disease. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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What are the latest Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome Clinical Trials?
Long-Term Follow-UP of Survivors of Pediatric Cushing Disease
Long-Term Follow-UP of Survivors of Pediatric Cushing Disease
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: April 14, 2026

Background: The pituitary gland produces hormones. A tumor in this gland can cause it to produce too much of the hormone cortisol. Too much cortisol in the body causes Cushing disease. This disease causes many problems. Some of these problems might persist after the disease is cured.

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Study for the Identification of a Quantitative Eco-Elastographic Score of Pancreatic Steatosis and Its Correlation With Beta-Cell Function and Metabolic Syndrome.
Study for the Identification of a Quantitative Eco-Elastographic Score of Pancreatic Steatosis and Its Correlation With Beta-Cell Function and Metabolic Syndrome.
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: March 20, 2026
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: \*\*Brief Summary of the SPES Clinical Study\*\* The SPES clinical study aims to evaluate the relationship between pancreatic fat accumulation (pancreatic steatosis) and metabolic health. Pancreatic steatosis has been linked to conditions like type 2 diabetes (T2D) and metabolic syndrome, but the underlying mechanisms and its impact on beta-cell function remain poorly understood. The primary goal ...

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