What is the impact of the metabolic syndrome on incident HF?
A number of studies have demonstrated that the presence of the metabolic syndrome translates into an increased risk of developing HF. NHANES III (Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey; 1988 1994) reported an association between the metabolic syndrome and HF. Participants with the metabolic syndrome were twice as likely to report HF. The prevalence of HF increased with the number of components of the metabolic syndrome.