Abstract

Hypertension is a major public health problem globally. Hypertension and dyslipidemia, coexisting in 15-31% are the major risk factors for coronary heart disease. Evaluation of Lipid profile among hypertensive patients is extremely important to detect and prevent complication associated with coexisting hypertension and dyslipidemia. Material & Methods: Present study was a hospital based observational study done at Bidar Medical College Hospital where patients coming to the Out Patient Department were selected. Total duration of the study was for 6 months. Sample size was 80; out of which 40 hypertensive patients were taken and 40 as controls. A pre designed proforma was used to get the demographic clinical data and examination Results: About three fourth were smokers and half the proportion alcoholics. 60% of hypertensive’s had sedentary lifestyle. More than one thirds of the hypertensive’s (37.5%) were obese. Mean total cholesterols, triglycerides and low density lipoprotein values were significantly higher in hypertensive compared to normotensive group and it was highly significant statistically (p<0.001). High density lipoproteins were lower in hypertensive group which is again statistically significant. Conclusions: it is imperative to evaluate the lipid profile frequently among the hypertensives so that any abnormality in it can be identified and treated at an early stage. Adequate counseling, dietary modifications and adherence to medications are required specifically for those hypertensive’s who already been detected to have lipid abnormalities.

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