• J Chin Med Assoc · Sep 2024

    The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dyslipidemia in peritoneal dialysis patients.

    • Fan-Yu Chen, Shu-En Li, Jen-En Tsai, Po-Yen Lu, Yu-Hsuan Li, Ann Charis Tan, Szu-Yuan Li, Yi-Fang Chuang, Chyong-Mei Chen, and Chih-Ching Lin.
    • School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
    • J Chin Med Assoc. 2024 Sep 19.

    BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impacted on various aspects of society, including the healthcare system and patient care. In this context, this study aims to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 control strategies on the lipid profile and blood sugar levels of peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients in Taiwan, a crucial focus for understanding the pandemic's influence on individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD).MethodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted, analyzing data from the medical records of 170 PD patients who visited the nephrology division of Taipei Veterans General Hospital in 2021. The generalized estimating equations method was used to analyze the longitudinal data and assess the changes in biomarker levels over different periods. Covariates were taken into consideration in the statistical models. The data were analyzed using R 4.3.0.ResultsThe study enrolled 70 males (41%) and 100 females (59%), with an average age of 56 years old. Over 12 months in 2021, from the first period (January-April: pre-COVID-19) to the second period (May-August: COVID-19 surge), there was a notable decline in both high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels, and a significant surge in triglyceride (TG) levels. However, total cholesterol (TC) and hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels remained stable. Furthermore, the TG to HDL, TG to LDL, TC to HDL, and TC to LDL ratios were analyzed, revealing a pronounced increase during the second period.ConclusionOur findings underscore the significant impact of COVID-19 pandemic-related disruptions in the healthcare system and the subsequent management strategies on dyslipidemia in PD patients while not affecting dysglycemia. These results provide valuable insights for healthcare professionals to enhance their strategies and interventions for CKD patients undergoing PD during a pandemic.Copyright © 2024, the Chinese Medical Association.

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