Stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major cause of disability worldwide.Ischaemic stroke is the most common type of stroke.Its incidence is increasing because the population ages and the influence of lifestyle.Ischemic stroke is the result of a combination of multiple etiologies and risk factors.In recent years,more and more studies have shown that metabolic syndrome is associated with ischemic stroke,this article reviews the relationship between metabolic syndrome and ischemic stroke.