Key result
Poor dietary fat intake is linked to ~61-point higher rates of elevated LDL cholesterol.
Why the study?
Ischemic stroke is associated with elevated LDL cholesterol levels, and dietary fat intake is one factor that may be linked to LDL cholesterol levels, prompting an evaluation of this relationship in ischemic stroke patients.
Is dietary fat intake associated with LDL cholesterol levels in patients with ischemic stroke?
Cross-Sectional (n=79)
No
Is dietary fat intake associated with LDL cholesterol levels in patients with ischemic stroke?
In patients with ischemic stroke at a single center in Medan, poor dietary fat intake is significantly associated with poor LDL cholesterol levels (p < 0.001).
Supports targeted dietary assessment in ischemic stroke; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective trials before clinical adoption.
Ischemic stroke is a cerebrovascular disorder associated with atherosclerosis and lipid metabolism abnormalities, including elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. Dietary fat intake is one dietary factor that may be associated with LDL cholesterol levels. This study aimed to determine the relationship between fat intake and LDL cholesterol levels among patients with ischemic stroke at Deli General Hospital, Medan. This study employed an observational analytical design with a cross-sectional approach and included 79 respondents. The data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analyses. The results showed that 64 respondents (81.0%) had good fat intake, while 15 respondents (19.0%) had poor fat intake. A total of 60 respondents (75.9%) had LDL cholesterol levels classified as good, whereas 19 respondents (24.1%) had levels classified as poor. Cross-tabulation showed that among 15 respondents with poor fat intake, 11 had poor LDL cholesterol levels and 4 had good LDL cholesterol levels. Among 64 respondents with good fat intake, 8 had poor LDL cholesterol levels and 56 had good LDL cholesterol levels. Statistical calculation based on the contingency table yielded a p-value of less than 0.001, indicating a statistically significant relationship between fat intake and LDL cholesterol levels. In conclusion, fat intake is associated with LDL cholesterol levels among patients with ischemic stroke at Deli General Hospital, Medan.
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Novita et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Ischemic stroke (n=79). Poor dietary fat intake vs. Good dietary fat intake was evaluated on Poor LDL cholesterol levels (p=<0.001). Poor dietary fat intake was significantly associated with higher rates of poor LDL cholesterol levels compared to good fat intake (73.3% vs 12.5%; p<0.001).
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