EFFECT OF EXAMINATION STRESS ON SERUM LIPID LEVELS IN HEALTHY MEDICAL STUDENTS

Dr Bhakti R. Kharate; Dr Vrinda Dalvi; Dr Sandhya Kulkarni; Dr Rahul P. Kharate

Volume : V, Issue : III, March - 2016

EFFECT OF EXAMINATION STRESS ON SERUM LIPID LEVELS IN HEALTHY MEDICAL STUDENTS

Dr Bhakti R. Kharate, Dr Vrinda Dalvi, Dr Sandhya Kulkarni, Dr Rahul P. Kharate

Abstract :

 Serum cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol were estimated in 30 medical students exposed to examination stress. All the parameters were estimated using commercial kits adopted to auto analyser. Data was statistically analysed using the paired t test. Serum triglycerides exhibited a significant increase during examination stress. HDL to total cholesterol ratio was significantly decreased during stress. There is no significant change in serum cholesterol levels. Serum cholesterol levels have been variable in different studies. The rise in triglycerides seem to be due to stress induced changes in hormonal levels causing peripheral lipolysis. Further work is needed to correlate the short term effect of stress on lipid profile and the beginning of development of atherogenic changes.