Frequency of metabolic syndrome in patients with Ischemic Heart Disease presenting to a tertiary care hospital of Lahore

The frequency of patients with ischemic heart disease is increasing in our society. obesity,triglyceridemia,decreased hdl,hypertension and diabetes are among the factors that determine risk of ischemic heart disease. the aim of our study was to see the frequency of metabolic syndrome in patients with ischemic heart disease presenting at a tertiary care hospital of lahore. study was a cross sectional descriptive study of 1 month duration carried out at punjab institute of cardiology (pic) lahore. a structured questionnaire was used to interview the patients.