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Understanding Metabolic Syndrome

Understanding Metabolic Syndrome

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

6:30-8 pm

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Metabolic Syndrome is a combination of medical conditions that increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes.  People with metabolic syndrome have some or all of the following:  high blood glucose, high blood pressure, obesity, low HDL, elevated cholesterol and high triglycerides.  Join Michael Fortsas, MD, board certified cardiologist for a discussion on metabolic syndrome and how to prevent it.

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