| Theme | Arteriosclerosis in Hemodialysis Patient | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Therapy to improve the hyperlipidemia in chronic dialysis patients | |
| Publish Date | 2002/01 | |
| Author | Takayasu Taira | Department of Internal Medicine, Yokohama Dai-ichi Hospital |
| Author | Tsutomu Hirano | First Department of Internal Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine |
| [ Summary ] | We investigated the serum lipid profile of 925 hemodialysis patients. Hemodialysis patients show hypertriglyceridemia and lowered HDL. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles become smaller in hemodialysis patients and this is closely associated with plasma TG concentrations. Small LDL is associated with a high incidence of cardiovascular disease. We should pay attention to plasma TG levels in hemodialysis patients. Statins may be safe when they are used in dialysis patients. | |