“A Study on Lipoprotein (A) Levels in Ischemic Stroke among Diabetics and Non-Diabetics”
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 6
Abstract
Introduction: Cerebrovascular accident is defined as the abrupt onset of focal neurological deficit. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a major risk factor. Dyslipidaemia also plays a major role as a risk factor for stroke. Background: Studies in the past have demonstrated that patients with increased lipoprotein (a) and diabetes have an increased risk of stroke. High lipoprotein (a) predicts risk of early atherosclerosis independently of other risk factors including LDL. Objective: To compare lipoprotein (a) levels in type 2 diabetics and nondiabetic patients with ischaemic stroke. Methods: Cross sectional, prospective study done at the Institute of Internal Medicine, Madras Medical College and Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Chennai from August 2016 to June 2017. 100 patients with ischaemic stroke were included, with 50 patients who were type 2 diabetics, and 50 patients who were non-diabetics. Results: Total of 100 patients were included in our study. 50 patients had type 2 diabetes and 50 patients were non-diabetic. 62 patients were male and 38 patients were female. The mean age was 57 years, with a range from 42 to 73 years. Lipoprotein (a) values of 15-30 was present in 17 diabetic patients and 27 non-diabetic patients, and a value of 30-50 was present in 33 diabetic patients and 23 non-diabetic patients. This association between lipoprotein (a) value and ischaemic stroke is significant (p value 0.044).
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. R. Penchalaiah, Dr. G. Subbaraghavalu
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP376545
- DOI 10.9790/0853-1706080507.
- Views 67
- Downloads 0
A Mitotically Active Uterine Myxoid Leiomyosarcoma Infiltrating The Parametrium And the Ovary
Myxoid leiomyosarcoma is a rare soft tissue neoplasm of the uterus. Myxoid differentiation coupled with enlarged atypical cells with or without necrosis is termed myxoid leiomyosarcoma. These are mitotically inactive, co...
Sero-Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori and Pre-Hospital Medication among Nigerians with and without Symptoms Suggestive of Peptic Ulcer in Maiduguri
The present study examined the sero-prevalence of Helicobacter pylori and pre-hospital medication among subjects with and without symptoms suggestive of peptic ulcer in Maiduguri, Northeast Nigeria. The specific objectiv...
A Study on The Prevalence And Risk Factors Associated with Peripheral Vascular Disease In Type2 Diabetes Mellitus
Context: Although Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) both contribute to the development of diabetic foot, the risk of amputation raises steeply only if there is associated PVD . Hence th...
Influence of Various Polishing Protocols on Polyether-EtherKetone Removable Partial Frameworks Fabricated By CAD / CAM (Scanning Electron Microscope Study)
Purpose: This in vitro scanning electron microscope study was performed to evaluate the influence of various polishing protocols on polyether-ether-ketone removable partial frameworks surface topography that fabricated b...
A Study of 120 Umbilical Cord Whole Blood Transfusions in 77 Patients with Different Clinical Conditions
Background-After birth, placenta is normally discarded and has 80 ml to 150 ml whole human blood. Placental cord blood, because of its rich mix of fetal and adult hemoglobin, plasma with higher concentration of cytokines...