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[Serum lipids and lipoproteins in patients with cerebrovascular disorders]
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This study reveals significant biochemical differences in patients with cerebral insult, particularly in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and lipid components, indicating an arteriosclerotic threat. Alterations in HDL subfractions suggest a diminished concentration of anti-atherogenic HDL2.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Cardiovascular Science
- Neurology
Background:
- Cerebral insult is a critical condition often linked to cardiovascular risks.
- Arteriosclerosis, a hardening of the arteries, is a major contributor to cardiovascular events.
- Biochemical markers play a crucial role in assessing arteriosclerotic threat.
Purpose of the Study:
- To biochemically evaluate the arteriosclerotic threat in patients with cerebral insult.
- To identify sex-related differences in lipid profiles and their association with cerebral insult.
- To investigate alterations in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) fractions in patients with cerebral insult.
Main Methods:
- Serum analysis of cholesterol, phospholipid, triglyceride, and apolipoprotein B (apo B) concentrations.
- Quantitative evaluation of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) fractions.
- Comparison of biochemical markers between 150 patients with cerebral insult and 153 control subjects.
Main Results:
- Significant sex-related differences were observed in apo B and serum lipid components.
- The most characteristic alterations were noted in the HDL fraction of patients.
- Patients exhibited a significant decrease in HDL cholesterol (HDL-CH) and an increased HDL phospholipid to HDL cholesterol (HDL-PL/HDL-CH) index.
Conclusions:
- The observed changes in HDL subfractions, specifically a diminished HDL2 fraction, suggest an increased arteriosclerotic risk in patients with cerebral insult.
- Biochemical evaluation of lipid profiles, particularly HDL components, is essential for assessing arteriosclerotic threat in neurological conditions.
- Findings highlight the importance of understanding sex-related lipid differences in the context of cerebral insult and arteriosclerosis.
Abstract:
In 150 patients with cerebral insult and in 153 subjects of the control group the studies have been performed with an aim to establish the biochemical evaluation of the arteriosclerotic threat. The cholesterol, phospholipid, triglyceride and apo B concentration in the serum as well as quantitative evaluation of the HDL and LDL fractions were involved. The sex-related differences have been found so far as apo B and lipid serum components are concerned. The most characteristic alterations have been showed in the HDL fraction. In the all patients studied the significant decrease in the HDL-CH concentration as well as an increased HDL-PL/HDL-CH index has been noted suggesting changes in the HDL subfraction leading to the diminished concentration of anti-atherogenic HDL2 fraction.