Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Hypertension (HTN) is a very common disorder with a substantial impact on public health because of its complications. OBJECTIVES: PATIENTS AND METHODS: This study was conducted on a group of essential hypertensive patients. Laboratory exams consisting of serum creatinine and Lp(a) were measured. RESULTS: Ninety five essential hypertensive patients were enrolled to the study. Serum LP (a) in patients was 46.5±20. In patients an inverse correlation between serum Lp(a) andcreatinine clearance was seen (r = -0.175 p<0.05). There was a significant correlation between serum Lp(a) and age (r =0.191 p<0.05) or duration of HTN (known duration of hypertension period) (r =0.362 p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Our data suggest that Lp(a) may be involved as a cofactor in essential hypertension, with a mechanism that remains to be elucidated.
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Authors | Ali Ghorbani, Mahmoud Rafieian-Kopaei, Hamid Nasri |
Journal | Journal of nephropathology
(J Nephropathol)
Vol. 2
Issue 1
Pg. 67-70
(Jan 2013)
ISSN: 2251-8363 [Print] Iran |
PMID | 24475427
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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