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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. Emily J. Mccullar
Family Medicine
Advanced in Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome
Dr. Emily J. Mccullar
Family Medicine
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Texas Health Family Care

1200 Summer Lee Dr., Suite 102, 
Rockwall, TX 
972-772-4644
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Emily Mccullar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rockwall, Texas. Dr. Mccullar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Mccullar is currently accepting new patients.

Distinguished in Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome
Distinguished in Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome
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LVPG Family Medicine-Hometown

241 Claremont Ave, 
Tamaqua, PA 
570-225-7211
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Recaredo Berbano is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Dr. Berbano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency. Dr. Berbano is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome
Dr. Kamyar (. Vaziri
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome
Dr. Kamyar (. Vaziri
Internal Medicine
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Franciscan Medical Clinic - Bonney Lake

9230 Sky Island Drive E, 2nd Floor, 
Bonney Lake, WA 
253-750-6000
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English, Farsi, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese
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Kamyar Vaziri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Vaziri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Vaziri is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vaziri is currently accepting new patients.

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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: September 01, 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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Metabolic Effects of Angiotensin-(1-7)
Metabolic Effects of Angiotensin-(1-7)
Who is this study for: Patients with obesity
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: May 22, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Angiotensin
Study Phase: Phase 1

Summary: The overall purpose of this study is to learn more about the metabolic effects of angiotensin-(1-7) in the insulin resistant state associated with obesity. Pharmacologic approaches to increase angiotensin-(1-7) levels or its actions are currently in development for treatment of metabolic-related diseases such as obesity and type II diabetes, based on findings from animal studies. It is unclear if ...

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