Metabolic syndrome after liver transplantation: A silent threat to long-term success

Table 1 Definitions of components of metabolic syndrome

Component	Definition	Criteria (example: ATP III)
Central obesity	Excess fat accumulation around the abdomen	Waist circumference ≥ 102 cm (men), ≥ 88 cm (women)
Hypertriglyceridemia	Elevated triglyceride levels	Triglycerides ≥ 150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L)
Low HDL cholesterol	Reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol	< 40 mg/dL (men), < 50 mg/dL (women)
Hypertension	Elevated blood pressure	≥ 130/85 mmHg or on antihypertensive treatment
Impaired fasting glucose	Elevated fasting blood glucose indicating insulin resistance or diabetes	Fasting glucose ≥ 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) or diabetes diagnosis

ATP: Adult treatment panel; HDL: High-density lipoprotein.