FREQUENCY OF DYSLIPIDEMIA AMONG PATIENTS WITH DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS PRESENTED TO A TERRIARY CARE HOSPITAL, PESHAWAR

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Abstract

ABSTRACT
Objective: To determine the frequency of dyslipidemia among patients with deep vein thrombosis presented to a
terriary care hospital Peshawar.
Materials And Methods: The study was conducted in Medical unit, Lady Reading hospital Peshawar. Through a
Descriptive cross sectional study design, consecutive 157 patients were included in the study between Janauary to
December 2015. All the patients diagnosed on DVT were asked to come fasting next early morning. On their revisit 5cc
of blood was obtained under strict aseptic techniques to detect dyslipidemia (on serum cholesterol and HDL). Results
were noted on a proforma specially designed for the purpose.
Results: In this study, a total of 157 patients with deep vein thrombosis were included, with a male to female ratio of
3:1. The study included age ranged from 16 up to 67 years. Average age was 46.70 years + 1.42 SD. Dyslipidemia
was observed in 32 (20.38%) patients having deep vein thrombosis.
Conclusion: Dyslipidemia was observed in deep vein thrombosis patients which can be compared to other national
and international studies. Male were found in majority than females.
Key Words: Frequency, Dyslipidemia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism.

Authors: 
Nowsherwan
M. Bilal
Syed Athar
M. Yaseen Khan
M. Amjad Taqweem
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