The metabolic syndrome refers to the co-occurrence of several known cardiovascular risk factors, including insulin resistance, obesity, atherogenic dyslipidemia and hypertension. These conditions are interrelated and share underlying mediators, mechanisms and pathways.
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Diagnostic Criteria and Associated Features of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also called Willis-Ekbom Disease, causes unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations in the legs and an irresistible urge to move them.
Diagnostic Criteria for Idiopathic Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES)
Diagnostic Criteria for Idiopathic Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES) are:
1. Persistent eosinophilia of over 1500/cubic millimeter for longer than 6 month;
2. Lack of evidence of other known causes of secondary hypereosinophilia (SH);
3. Multiple organ involvement.
Diagnostic Criteria for the Hepatopulmonary Syndrome (HPS)
The hepatopulmonary syndrome is characterized as the triad of liver disease, pulmonary gas exchange abnormalities leading to arterial deoxygenation and evidence of intrapulmonary vascular dilatations.
Diagnostic Criteria for HELLP Syndrome
The diagnosis of HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count) is based upon the presence of the characteristic laboratory findings in patients of appropriate gestational age. Imaging tests, particularly CT or MRI scanning, are useful when complications such as hepatic infarction, hematoma, or rupture are suspected.
Diagnostic Criteria for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Centers for Disease Control Diagnostic Criteria
Clinically evaluated, unexplained, persistent, or relapsing fatigue that is:
- Of new or definite onset
- Not a result of ongoing exertion
- Not alleviated by rest
- Results in a substantial reduction in previous levels of occupational, social, or personal activity
Diagnostic Criteria for Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a syndrome of inflammation and increased permeability associated with a constellation of clinical, radiologic, and physiologic abnormalities unexplained by elevations in left atrial or pulmonary capillary pressure.
Diagnostic Criteria for DiGeorge Syndrome (DGS)
Definitive diagnosis
Male or female patient with reduced numbers of CD3+ T cells (less than 500/mm3) and two of the three following characteristics:
Revised Criteria for Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer (Lynch Syndrome)
Amsterdam Criteria (1991)
Three or more relatives with colorectal cancer, plus all of the following:
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One affected patient should be a first-degree relative of the other two;
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Colorectal cancer should involve at least two generations;
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At least one case of colorectal cancer should have been diagnosed before the age of 50 years.
ACR Criteria for the Classification of Churg-Strauss Syndrome (CSS)
American College of Rheumatology 1990 criteria for the classification of Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS). Classified as CSS if at least four of six criteria are present