A Study of Differences in Lipid Profile in Patients on Conservative Treatment and Hemodialysis
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: The magnitude of the problem has become more apparent as patients survive longer on maintenance hemodialysis. Coronary artery disease is seen in 26% of dialysis patients.Objective of the study was to note the differences in lipid profile in patients on conservative treatment and hemodialysis. Material and Methods: A hospital based prospective study was carried out among 70 patients at Kasturba Medical College Hospitals and from Wenlock Government Hospital, Mangalore, from April 2001 to December 2003. Lipid profile of all patients was carried out. Results: Among the 35 patients who were on conservative treatment 20 patients showed normal lipid profile, 15 patients showed abnormal lipid profile. Out of the 35 patients who were on dialysis, 26 patients showed abnormal lipid profile fraction and 9 showed normal lipid profile. This was statistically significant (P= 0.007). Conclusion: Because the lipid abnormalities in chronic renal failure accelerate the progression of the renal failure and predispose to atherosclerosis, it is worth while detecting and treating hyperlipidemia in these patients.
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M. Ravi Kumar, Ravindra Kumar
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