Table 2 Value of different lipid parameters between first-line ART group and ART-naïve group in Yaounde, Cameroon
Lipid parameter | First-line ART treated (n = 138) | ART-naïve (n = 138) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
Total cholesterol, mg/dl | 196 (91) | 172 (73) | 0.018 |
HDL cholesterol, mg/dl | 49 (26) | 49 (25) | 0.944 |
LDL cholesterol, mg/dl | 133 (89) | 100 (68) | 0.001 |
Triglycerides, median, mg/dl (IQR) | 134 (98-174) | 134 (111-170) | 0.331 |
TC/HDL-cholesterol ratio | 5.0 (3.0) | 4.3 (3.5) | 0.091 |