Theme |
Arteriosclerosis in Hemodialysis Patient |
Title |
Therapy to improve the hyperlipidemia in chronic dialysis patients |
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. |