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A truly deadly quartet: Obesity, hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia, and hyperinsulinemia

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ABSTRACTThe cluster of hypertriglyceridemia, hyperinsulinemia, obesity, and hypertension markedly increases the risk of coronary artery disease. Although no treatments target this syndrome specifically, treatment of each aspect of the cluster is important. Prevention—weight loss and physical activity—is key.


 

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