Volume : I, Issue : VII, December - 2012

Effect of hemodialysis and gender on lipoprotein (a) in chronic renal failure patients

Dr. Tejas Shah, Dr. Dipika Baria

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Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is a novel cardiovascular risk factor and its level is increased in chronic renal failure (CRF) patients. The study was carried out to see any effect of hemodialysis and gender on Lp(a) in CRF patients. 3 groups were made, Group-I: Controls (30), Group-II: Undialysed CRF patients (30) and Group-III: CRF patients on hemodialysis for >6 months (30). Fasting blood samples were collected & analyzed for urea, creatinine and Lp(a). Lp(a) was significantly higher in gr-II and III as compared to controls (p<0.01) but the difference between Lp(a) in gr-II and III was found insignificant (p>0.05). No significant difference (p>0.05) was observed between Lp(a) levels in male and female patients in gr-I, II & III. It is concluded that hemodialysis process cannot decreased the increased Lp(a) levels in CRF patients and both male and female CRF patients have elevated Lp(a) levels without any discrimination of sex.

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Dr. Tejas Shah, Dr. Dipika Baria Effect of hemodialysis and gender on lipoprotein (a) in chronic renal failure patients International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol.I, Issue.VII Dec 2012

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