The Relation of Serum High-Sensitive C- reactive Protein to Serum Lipid Profile, Vitamin D and other Variables in a Group of Hypertensive Patients in Erbil-Iraq
Abstract: Background and objectives Hypertension is an established risk factor for atherosclerosis. Elevated levels of high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) were detected in hypertensive patients. Recent studies suggest a link between high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and atherosclerosis in hypertension. Growing evidence suggests that vitamin D affects the cardiovascular system The objective of this study was to assess the relationship of hs-CRP to lipid profile, vitamin D and other variables in hypertensive patients in Erbil-Iraq. Subjects and Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on two-hundred adults (130 hypertensives and 70 normotensives). The participants were classified into three groups according to their BP measurements as normotensive (group I), stage I hypertension (group II) and stage II hypertension (group III). Serum hs-CRP, lipid profile, vitamin D levels, and other variables were evaluated in all studied groups. Results Hs-CRP level was significantly higher in hypertensives as compared to normotensives (P
Keywords: Hs-CRP, Hypertension, Lipid profile, Vitamin D
How to Cite?: Salam Naser Zangana, "The Relation of Serum High-Sensitive C- reactive Protein to Serum Lipid Profile, Vitamin D and other Variables in a Group of Hypertensive Patients in Erbil-Iraq", Volume 5 Issue 9, September 2016, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 444-448, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20161472, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20161472