Dyslipidemia in stroke

Abstract

Aims and objects of study: To study the association of dyslipidemia with stroke. Methods: Study design-Retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study Method of collection of data-A hundred patients between 30 to 90 years of age ,with first ever stroke, during a 12-month period were included in the study. History and physical examination details were collected from patient records. Laboratory investigations were also obtained .Data Analysis-Data collected was analysed by frequency, mean, standard deviation and chi-square test. Results: The lipid profile of the study sample was analysed according to the ATP III classification for identification of dyslipidemia. The findings revealed that 56% of the patients had dyslipidemia . 40% had high total cholesterol, 7% had high triglycerides and only 3% had high LDL. However, 28% of the patients showed low HDL levels.10% had both high total cholesterol and low HDL. Conclusion: This study showed a significant association of 56% between dyslipidemia and stroke. Although high LDL is usually held responsible for cerebrovascular accidents, our study showed a significant proportion of patients with low HDL. Thus, besides generating Indian evidence to correlate dyslipidemia with stroke, this study upholds that primary prevention is the key to overcoming the burden of stroke in our country.