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Metabolic syndrome — ABFM Board MCQ

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A 51-year-old man has waist circumference 43 inches, blood pressure 138/86 mm Hg, triglycerides 210 mg/dL, HDL 34 mg/dL, and fasting glucose 112 mg/dL. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: E — Metabolic syndrome

Central obesity with elevated blood pressure, triglycerides, low HDL, and impaired fasting glucose meets metabolic syndrome criteria.

Reference: American Family Physician clinical reviews and AAFP guidance: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp.html