Course Outline
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- Metabolic Syndrome
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Insulin Resistance
- The 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
- Adipokines Significant to Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome
- TNF-alpha
- Interleukin-6 (IL-6)
- Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 (PAI-1)
- Adiponectin
- Angiotensinogen
- Leptin
- Resistin
- Which adipokine is a protective adipokine that inhibits several steps in the inflammatory process, increases fatty acid oxidation, decreases liver glu...
- Medical Conditions Associated with Metabolic Syndrome
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Atherosclerosis
- Adipokines and Atherosclerotic Inflammatory Process
- Endothelial Dysfunction
- What is a potential consequence of atherosclerosis?
- Why are small dense LDL molecules more atherogenic?
- 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
- Diagnosis of Metabolic Syndrome
- Clinical Management in Metabolic Syndrome
- Treatment
- Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin D
- True or False: Low-dose antiplatelet agents may reduce the risk of diabetes for those diagnosed with metabolic syndrome.
- Laboratory Role in Metabolic Syndrome
- 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, MT(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.
Reviewer Information:
Leslie Lovett, MS, MT(ASCP) is the Clinical Education Coordinator of the Medical Laboratory Technology Program and a professor at Pierpont Community and Technical College in West Virginia. She holds an MS degree in Medical Technology with classes toward a PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology.
Marissa Wildung, 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 is pursuing a Master's in Business Administration from St. Cloud State University.
