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Thyroid dysfunction and dyslipidemia in chronic kidney disease patients
Saroj Khatiwada1, K C Rajendra2, Sharad Gautam3
1Department of Pharmacy, Central Institute of Science and Technology (CIST) College, Pokhara University, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal. khatiwadasaroj22@gmail.com.
BMC Endocrine Disorders
|October 30, 2015
Summary
Thyroid dysfunction and abnormal lipid profiles are common in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Advanced CKD stages correlate with increased risks of hypothyroidism and cardiovascular disease.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Endocrinology
- Cardiology
Background:
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing global health concern with increasing prevalence.
- CKD progression is linked to serious complications like thyroid dysfunction, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular diseases (CVD).
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction and lipid profile abnormalities in patients with chronic kidney disease.
- To explore the relationship between CKD progression and these complications.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 360 CKD patients.
- Collected demographic data and medical history (diabetes, hypertension, CVD).
- Analyzed blood samples for renal function markers, thyroid hormones (T3, T4, TSH), and lipid profiles (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides).
Main Results:
- Thyroid dysfunction observed in 38.6% of CKD patients, primarily subclinical hypothyroidism (27.2%).
- Dyslipidemia was prevalent: hypercholesterolemia (34.4%), low HDL (34.1%), high LDL (35%), and hypertriglyceridemia (36.6%).
- Patients with Stage 4 and 5 CKD showed a significantly higher risk of thyroid dysfunction and CVD compared to Stage 3.
Conclusions:
- Thyroid dysfunction and various forms of dyslipidemia are highly prevalent in CKD patients.
- Hypothyroidism and cardiovascular disease risk increase with CKD progression.
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