The clinical relevance of metabolic syndrome is related to its role in the development of vascular disease,including endothelium impair,an increase in arterial stiffness and intima-media thickness.

• 代谢综合征患者血管内皮损伤、动脉僵硬度增高以及早期动脉粥样硬化以及动脉粥样硬化性疾病的发生率增加。