Course Outline
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- Metabolic Syndrome
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Insulin Resistance
- Importance of Diagnosing Metabolic Syndrome
- Risk Factors
- Dyslipidemia
- Atherogenic Dyslipidemia
- Hypertension
- Risk factors for metabolic syndrome include abdominal obesity, dyslipidemia, decreased HDL, elevated blood pressure, and elevated fasting plasma gluco...
- In increased concentrations, which lipid group decreases HDL and causes the formation of small dense LDL molecules?
- Adipose Tissue and Metabolic Syndrome
- Medical Conditions Associated with Metabolic Syndrome
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes
- True or False: An individual diagnosed with metabolic syndrome has an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease and/or type 2 diabetes.
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Prothrombotic State
- Prothrombotic State
- Insulin resistance places an individual with metabolic syndrome at the greatest risk for which of the following disorders?
- Other Possible Medical Conditions
- Medical Complications of Metabolic Syndrome
- Diagnosis of Metabolic Syndrome
- Clinical Management in Metabolic Syndrome
- Laboratory Role in Metabolic Syndrome
- Clinical Laboratory Testing in Metabolic Syndrome
- A 60-year-old female visits her physician for an annual physical. She exercises regularly and eats healthy meals most of the time. The physician sugge...
- References
Additional Information
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
Intended Audience: Medical laboratory scientists and technicians, and other health care personnel who have an interest in this subject matter. This course is also appropriate for medical laboratory science students and pathology residents.
Author Information: Mary Ellen Koenn, MS, MLS(ASCP), CLS(NCA), is an associate professor at West Virginia University School of Medicine in the Medical Technology Program. During her career as a medical technologist and educator, she has been a laboratory supervisor and manager and has held several teaching positions. She is active in the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), resulting in a nomination as ASCLS Member of the Year in 2006. She is also a member of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry. She is the author of numerous articles for laboratory publications and textbook chapters and is a frequent presenter at laboratory seminars and workshops. Ms. Koenn holds a Master of Science degree in Medical Technology.
The author has no
conflict of interest to disclose.
Reviewer Information:
Laurie Bjerklie, MA, MLS(ASCP)CM, is
a Lead Education Developer. She earned a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science
from the University of North Dakota and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction
from Saint Xavier University. She has over 15 years of experience in higher
education and has held program director and faculty positions in both MLT and
MLS programs.
Marissa Wildung, MBA, MLS(ASCP)CM, is a Laboratory Supervisor with nine years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and a Faculty Instructor for an MLT/Phlebotomy Program in Central Minnesota. Marissa holds a Bachelor’s in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of Cincinnati and a Master's in Business Administration from St. Cloud State University.
