ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SERUM LIPIDS AND FUNDUS CHANGES IN HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 8
Abstract
Background: To evaluate fasting serum lipid profile and fundus changes in hypertensive patients, and grade the hypertensive status. Methods: One hundred consecutive subjects of hypertension, fitting inclusion criteria, with or without prior history of antihypertensive treatment were enrolled in a cross-sectional, descriptive study. Classification of hypertension was done based on The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee (JNC 7). All the subjects (200 eyes) were subjected to a detailed fundus examination Fundus changes were classified according to Keith, Wagener and Barker (KWB), and Modified Scheie’s grading system. Fasting serum lipids were measured using end point spectrophotometer. Data were collected using a prestructured proforma and analyzed using SPSS 19.0. Results: The mean age of participants was 58.5 years (SD=9.2 years; range= 33-84 years).One patient, according to the JNC 7 classification of hypertension was in stage 1 while 99 patients were in stage 2. Twenty eight subjects had electrocardiographic abnormality needing prompt treatment. According to KWB classification 54 patients had hypertensive retinopathy (HR), while by Scheie’s grading, 50 patients had HR. Statistically significant difference was found in mean cholesterol, LDL and triglyceride level was seen in different grades of HR. Conclusion: Significant number of hypertensive patients had HR on first presentation to department of Ophthalmology. Mean serum cholesterol, LDL and triglyceride levels were raised in patients with HR.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Zainab Batool
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP665495
- DOI -
- Views 187
- Downloads 0
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES AND PHARMACY VISITS IN PATIENTS WITH RELATIVELY FAVORABLY CONTROLLED ASTHMA
When the seasons change, pharmacists at insurance pharmacies often instruct patients who are prescribed antiasthmatic drugs (asthma patients) to “please watch out for the onset of asthmatic attacks as the seasons change”...
EVALUATION OF SERUM α-MSH LEVEL IN MELASMA
The term “melasma,” or facial hyperpigmentation, is derived from the Greek melas, meaning “black”. It has been also termed “chloasma gravidarum” and “the mask of pregnancy”. Its onset is usually during the second half of...
SYNERGISTIC ACTIVITY OF GARLIC, GINGER AND MORINGA ON EAR, NOSE AND THROAT ASSOCIATED FUNGI AND VANCOMYCIN RESISTANT COCCI AT AMINU KANO TEACHING HOSPITAL, KANO, NIGERIA
This study was aimed at evaluating the synergistic activity of Garlic, Ginger and Moringa extracts on ear, nose and throat associated fungi and vancomycin resistant cocci. The plant materials were extracted with methanol...
A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF USE OF IRON SUPPLEMENTS IN CHILDREN WITH ANEMIA
Objectives: Iron deficiency (ID) is the most common nutritional problem in the world and is the most common cause of childhood anemia. In this study, our aim was to find out about the state of usage of iron preparation,...
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HLA CLASS II ALLELES AND IMMUNOLOGICAL STATUS OF PATIENTS WITH HIV-ASSOCIATED TUBERCULOSIS IN LATVIA
Aims: To demonstrate the relationship between HLA Class II alleles related to tuberculosis predisposition and resistance and markers of patients immunological status (CD4+ cells count, IFN-γ and IL-10), and the activity...