Whether metabolic syndrome is defined by National Cholesterol Education Program or International Diabetes Federation guidelines, the rate of silent heart disease is about the same in men, according to the study. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available
Scientific Claim
The prevalence of silent coronary artery disease does not significantly differ between metabolic syndrome defined by the National Cholesterol Education Program criteria and the International Diabetes Federation criteria in adult males (P=0.86).
Original Statement
“When comparing patients meeting criteria for metabolic syndrome defined by either NCEP-R or IDF, the prevalence of silent CAD was not statistically different (P=0.86).”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
The claim uses 'does not significantly differ' which is appropriate for an observational study, avoiding causal language. The study design supports descriptive comparisons.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
Waist Circumference and Metabolic Syndrome: The Risk for Silent Coronary Artery Disease in Males