European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine

Introduction: VLDL stands for very low density lipoprotein. Lipoproteins are made up of cholesterol, triglycerides, and proteins. They move cholesterol, triglycerides, and other lipids (fats) to around the body. Methods: General information such as name, age, gender etc. was noted. Other parameters such as clinical examination, height, weight, biochemical analysis, pulse wave velocity and intima media thickness was done. Results: out of 130 patients, males were 60 and females were 70. The difference was non- significant (P> 0.05). Table I shows s. cholesterol 250 in males (16) and females (12). Males have higher Av C-F PWV and Av CIMT as compared to females. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusions: Increased level of LDL, VLDL and decrease level of HDL indicates increase in arterial stiffness and carotid intima media thickness. HDL levels are inversely associated with baPWV after adjustment for cardiovascular risks, and TG levels are positively related to baPWV independent of cardiovascular risksand liver function