A Cross Sectional Study of Serum Lipid Profile in Sedentary and Physically Active Hypertensive Individuals

Hypercholesterolemia is associated unequivocal with increased incidence of premature IHD. The major independent risk factor for coronary artery disease includes hypercholesterolemia, low level of HDL cholesterol, Hypertension and cigarette smoking. Systemic arterial hypertension is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases causing significant morbidity and mortality.