A cross sectional study of Mets in patients with COPD

Abstract

Methods: A cross sectional study was designed to study the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in 100 patients with COPD (Indian Guidelines). The characteristics of the metabolic syndrome were measured and conclusions were drawn regarding presence of metabolic syndrome as per the International Diabetic Federation Guidelines (2005). Conclusions: This study revealed a high prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the north Indian population suffering from COPD particularly those having more severe grade of COPD. During the period of the study there was no fatal event in the study group. All the patients were put on appropriate treatment after enrollment in the study and were doing well till last follow up