Electrocardiographic Changes in Hypertensive Crisis in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Corresponding Author:
Dr. Pavan D. Patel,
Department of Medicine,
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences,
Karad, Maharashtra, India.
E-mail: pavan_patel10574@icloud.com

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND

Cardiovascular disorders are the leading causes of disability and death worldwide, and a great majority of Cardiovascular Disorders are associated with dyslipidemia. Worldwide, there is broad variation in serum lipid profile levels among different population groups. Increased serum levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides, low density lipoproteins and decreased high density lipoproteins are known to be major risk factors for cardiovascular disorders. The present study was conducted to assess the lipid levels among cases of accelerated hypertension presenting to a tertiary healthcare institute.

METHODS

The present study was a cross sectional observational study done on 96 patients who presented with hypertensive emergencies. They were admitted under Department of Medicine, KIMS, Karad, from August 2018 to December 2018. On admission, detailed history was taken, and complete clinical examination was done. It was a hospital based cross sectional study.

RESULTS

Serum levels of TC, TG, HDL and LDL in hypertensives were 182±3.4, 143.62±6.3, 49.68 and 95.83±7.8 mg/dL, respectively.

CONCLUSIONS

Our results suggest that elevated BP may predict certain disturbances in lipoprotein metabolism.

KEYWORDS

Accelerated Hypertension, Hypertensive Crisis, Lipid Profile, Blood Pressure, Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, LDL