Journal Name:
- Indian Journal of Basic & Applied Medical Research
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Abstract (2. Language):
Background: Essential hypertension is the most prevalent form of hypertension accounting for 90% of all cases of hypertension
(HTN). HTN is prevalent all over the world. Usually it is readily detectable, easily treatable condition and it left untreated may leads
to serious complications. It ranked third in the world by prevalence.HTN double the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including
coronary heart disease(CHD), congestive heart failure (CHD), ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, renal failure and peripheral arterial
disease. The present study was planned to measure the serum levels of high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and
ceruloplasmin (Cp) in patients with essential hypertension (EHT) and to compare with controls.
Material and methods: In this study total 90 subjects were included above 40-65 years of age.These patients were newly diagnosed
by clinicians and blood sample were collected before starting antihypertensive treatment and 30 subjects were recruited as controls.
hs-CRP and ceruloplasmin levels were measured by the methods of latex turbidometric method and turbidometric immune assay
method respectively. Data were analyzed using ‘F’ test for their level of significance.
Results: The mean hs-CRP and ceruloplasmin level were significantly higher in patients as compared to the control subjects. The
significant correlation was observed between the levels of hs-CRP & Cp in essential hypertensive patients.
Conclusions: Elevated serum hs-CRP and ceruloplasmin level might contribute to the increased susceptibility for the development of
CVD in essential hypertensive patients.
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