Do antiepileptic drugs cause premature atherosclerosis by disturbing lipid metabolism?

Eskut, Neslihan; Soysuren, Cagla; Dogan, Gulec; Tuna, GAMZE; Toksoz, Feriha; Calis, Nazif; Çetiner, Mustafa; Zorlu, Yasar; Kirkali, Guldal

doi:10.4328/acam.20820

Do antiepileptic drugs cause premature atherosclerosis by disturbing lipid metabolism?

Eskut N., Soysuren C., Dogan G. M., Tuna G., Toksoz F., Calis N., ...More

ANNALS OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE, vol.13, no.1, pp.98-103, 2022 (ESCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 13 Issue: 1
Publication Date: 2022
Doi Number: 10.4328/acam.20820
Journal Name: ANNALS OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE
Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
Page Numbers: pp.98-103
Keywords: Epilepsy, Antiepileptic Drug, Atherosclerosis, Lipoprotein, Carotid Intima-Media Thickness
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate susceptibility to atherosclerosis in epileptic patients on carbamazepine and valproic add monotherapy with lipid profile, lipoprotein (a) (Ip(a)), oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL), adiponectin, and carotid artery intima-media thickness measurements.