SERUM LIPID AND LIPOPROTEIN PROFILE IN CARDIOVASCULAR PATIENTS IN SOLAN.

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a critical public health issue, nationally and internationally. It is increasing in urban Indian population and lipid abnormalities are important risk factors. There are many risk factors for cardiovascular diseases that lead to enhanced risk of developing CVD. However, the main CVD risk factors are smoking, diet, obesity, hypertension, physical inactivity, MATERIAL AND METHODS: Sixty three males and thirty seven females were included in the study with age range of 20 to >69 years. Patients were taken randomly from the outpatient department of hospital. Levels of serum triglyceride, cholesterol, high density lipoprotein, low density lipoprotein,

KEYWORDS: Cardiovascular disease, low-density lipoprotein