What is syndrome X? Syndrome X is what is now often referred to as metabolic syndrome. It is the name given to a group of risk factors which, when found together, increase a person’s risk of developing coronary artery disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Syndrome x is also sometimes referred to as cardiometabolic syndrome, insulin resistance syndrome, Reaven’s syndrome, and in Australia, CHAOS (Wikipedia.org, 2012).

X Syndrome Symptoms

Extra weight carried in a person’s midsection is a major symptom of x syndrome. High blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol levels found together may indicate that you have syndrome x as well. If you have any of these symptoms, you may want to discuss with your doctor your risk of having or developing the condition.

Cardiac Syndrome X

Cardiac syndrome x (CSX) is often confused with metabolic syndrome x. CSX causes angina, which is chest …