Are lipid ratios better indices for evaluating hyperlipidemia? A prospective observational study from a rural region of North Kerala

Introduction and Aim: Historically lipid profile has been used to evaluate hyperlipidemia. More recently ratios have particularly in studies from the west. The aim of this study is dyslipidemia using both conventional assess its relationship with fatty liver disease. Materials Methods: Fasting profile, such as Castelli Risk Index-I (CR-I TC/HDL), Index II (CR-II LDL/HDL), atherogenic coefficient (non-HDL/HDL) were assessed our population 150 subjects. Any changes noted serum lipids correlated ultrasonography liver. Results: Significant CR-II was age group 50-59 years statistically significant (p=0.053).CR-I, AC indicated a cardiovascular risk prevalence 22.6%,36.7% 50.7% respectively. two which significantly altered across various subtypes LDL/HDL(p=0.018) non-HDL/HDL (p=0.00). Conclusion: This emphasizes importance early screening.