What is the association between the metabolic syndrome and risk of stroke?
Several studies have found that there is an association between the metabolic syndrome and risk of stroke. For example, Najarian et al. (2006) found that the metabolic syndrome was associated with an increased risk of stroke in the Framingham Offspring Study. Towfighi and Ovbiagele (2008) also found that metabolic syndrome is associated with an increased risk of stroke. Li et al. (2008) conducted a meta-analysis of cohort studies and concluded that metabolic syndrome is associated with an increased risk of stroke. Kurth et al. (2006) found that a healthy lifestyle is associated with a decreased risk of stroke in women. Finally, Rosito et al. (2004) found that obesity was associated with a prothrombotic state, which increases the risk of stroke.  