To Study Lipid Profile Status In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients At Medical College Hospital, Bikaner, Rajasthan
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 8
Abstract
Background- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common, preventable and treatable disease that is characterized by persistent respiratory abnormalities usually caused by significant exposure to noxious particles or gases. Methods- This cross-sectional study was conducted on the inpatients and outpatients attending the Department of Respiratory Medicine, S.P. Medical college and PBM & A.G. Hospital,Bikaner (Rajasthan). Therefore, a total of 30 COPD patients and including 30 control were enrolled in the study. Results- The lipid profile in COPD patients, unpaired t test was performed and it was observed that COPD patients showed significantly higher serum levels of TC, TG, LDL and serum concentrations of HDL were also decreased significantly compared to controls. Conclusion -COPD patients showed significantly higher serum levels of TC, TG, LDL and serum concentrations of HDL were also decreased significantly compared to controls.
Authors and Affiliations
Manphool Singh Maharia
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