Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Introduction: The association between high serum cholesterol level, especially high LDL-C and coronary artery disease (CAD) is casual and independent of other risk factors. This study was conducted to determine the effects of psychological and physical stress on lipid profiles of patients. Materials and Methods: It comprised of 140 subjects of both genders. A thorough clinical examination was done. A detailed questionnaire containing questions on health, diet, smoking, drinking habits and lifestyle was recorded. Laboratory investigations such as weight, height, waist circumference, hip circumference, ECG and BMI were done. 5 ml of fresh 12 hour fasting venous sample was collected by venupuncture after inserting dwelling cannula for assessing lipid profile and other routine investigation like Hb, TLC, DLC, FBG and RBG. Lipid. Results: that there were 60 subjects of high stress and 30 of low stress with TG >200, 50subjects and 35 of high and low stress respectively with TC >240, 40 high stress and 38 low stress with LDL > 160 and 30 males and 20 females with HDL >40 and 50respectively. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Psychological stress was a risk factor for lipid disorders, and proper physical activity was protective in this situation. One of the physical activities is work activity; work activity without stress could be harmless and useful. However, psychological stress could be eliminated in the workplace.