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ArticleJournal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA2024

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, Chih-Ching Lin

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Fan-Yu ChenSchool of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Shu-En LiInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Jen-En TsaiInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Po-Yen LuInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Yu-Hsuan LiInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Ann Charis TanDivision of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Szu-Yuan LiSchool of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Yi-Fang ChuangInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Chyong-Mei ChenInstitute of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Chih-Ching LinSchool of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.

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backgroundThe coronavirus disease 2019 (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 aimed 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.

resultsThe study enrolled 70 (41%) males and 100 (59%) females, with an average age of 56 years old. Over 12 months in 2021, from the first period (January to April: pre-COVID-19) to the second period (May to 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.

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COVID-19DyslipidemiasPeritoneal DialysisAdultAgedBlood GlucoseFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPandemicsRenal Insufficiency, ChronicRetrospective StudiesSARS-CoV-2TaiwanBlood Glucose

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