Evaluation of Otoscopic findings among hypercholesterolemic patients. A clinical study

Abstract

Background:Metabolic syndrome encompasses a collection of interrelated disorders that elevate the risk of atherosclerotic 
cardiovascular diseases, such as myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accidents, peripheral vascular diseases, insulin resistance, 
and type II diabetes mellitus.Hence; the present study was conducted for evaluating cardiovascular profile among patients with 
metabolic syndrome.
Materials & methods:The present study included analysis of 100 patients with metabolic syndrome. Inclusion criteria for the 
present study included subjects of any gender above 30 years and below 60 years of age, who gave informed consent, and who 
fulfilled the metabolic syndrome criteria. Detailed history and thorough clinical examination were carried out in each patient. 
Blood samples were obtained and complete hematological along with biochemical profile was assessed. All the results were 
compiled in Microsoft excel sheet and were analyzed by SPSS software.