Association Of Lipoprotein [A] In Genders, Age And Lifestyle Related To Coronary Heart Disease In The Dehradun Population.

Abstract

Background: The study of increase Lipoprotein (a) [Lp[a]] is an important risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD). Lp[a] levels in different populations can help in identifying the high risk group requiring aggressive medical treatment. Many studies have been conducted in India and abroad for screening population for higher Lp[a] levels related to CHD. However no study has yet been done on Uttarakhand population in particular Dehradun for screening of Lp[a] on CHD. Methods: A total of 600 serum samples including 200 rural, 200 urban and 200 suburban populations Dehradun district with various age groups and sex were evaluated.50% among above patients were identified with myocardial Infarction. The estimation of serum Lp[a] was done and data obtained was statistically analyzed. Results: The analysis of Lp[a]values showed that it differed significantly between the genders and among age-groups, but no significant variation was observed among localities (strata).