Journal Name:
- Indian Journal of Basic & Applied Medical Research
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Abstract (2. Language):
Introduction: Clinical data show a correlation between postprandial lipoproteins and the
Presence/progression of coronary artery disease. With this background the present work was planned to study
correlation of postprandial lipemia and coronary artery disease in Indian Population.
Material & methods: In present study 50 patients of coronary artery disease who have undergone coronary
angiography where selected for over a period of Dec.2003 to may 2005 with reference to clinical profile and lipid
profile.
Observations and results: 10(20%) patients shows hypertirglyceridemia in the fasting state while 34(68%) of patients
shows hypertriglyceridemia (TG > 200mg%) in their postprandial state.
Conclusion: This study indicates that prolonged postprandial lipemia is an important risk factor for CHD.
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