Exploring the Relationship Between Lipid Profiles and Kidney Health: A Study Using Basic Lipid Analysis Techniques

Lipid Profiles and Kidney Health

Abstract

Objective: This study was intended to investigate the relationship between lipid profiles and kidneys functionality in a specific group of patients residing in Sialkot, Punjab, utilizing basic lipid analysis techniques.

Methodology: After ethical approval, a cross-sectional study was conducted involving 150 participants aged 18 years and above, recruited from the outpatient department of a tertiary care hospital affiliated with Government Khawaja M. Safdar Medical College. Inclusion criteria encompassed individuals with and without chronic kidney disease (CKD), while those with acute infections or significant comorbidities were excluded. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and laboratory assessments of lipid profiles (total cholesterol levels in serum, triglycerides, low density lipoproteins and high-density lipoproteins particles in serum). Moreover, the kidney function parameters (such as serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen) were also carefully observed. Statistical analyses, including correlation and regression analysis, were performed using SPSS software.

Results: The findings indicated a significant association between dyslipidemia and impaired kidney function. Elevated levels of total cholesterol and triglycerides were correlated with amplified serum creatinine levels and blood urea nitrogen concentrations. Additionally, a decrease in HDL was noted in participants with advanced stages of CKD. The results demonstrated that lipid profiles could serve as potential biomarkers for kidney health assessment in the South Asian population.

Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of monitoring blood lipids in patients at risk for CKD, suggesting that dyslipidemia may exacerbate kidney dysfunction. Further longitudinal studies are warranted to establish causality and provide a deeper insight into the underlying mechanisms linking lipid metabolism with general condition of the kidney.