Lukiyani Putri Rahmawati
Poltekkes Kemenkes Denpasar

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CORRELATION BETWEEN TOTAL CHOLESTEROL AND HYPERTENSION SEVERITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS: A STUDY FROM SOUTH DENPASAR, INDONESIA Ida Ayu Made Sri Arjani; Gusti Ayu Made Ratih; I Nyoman Jirna; Cok Dewi widhya Hana Sundari; Nyoman Mastra; Lukiyani Putri Rahmawati
Meditory : The Journal of Medical Laboratory Vol 13, No 1 (2025): Meditory, Volume 13 No. 1 Tahun 2025
Publisher : Jurusan Teknologi Laboratorium Medis, Poltekkes Kemenkes Denpasar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33992/meditory.v13i1.4023

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 Background. High cholesterol levels contribute to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in blood vessels, which can lead to the narrowing of these vessels and increased vascular resistance. Aims This study aims to investigate the relationship between total cholesterol levels and the degree of hypertension among the elderly at UPTD Puskesmas 1 South Denpasar.This study investigates the relationship between total cholesterol levels and hypertension severity among the elderly at UPTD Puskesmas 1 South Denpasar.. Method This research employs an analytical observational design with 43 respondents selected using a consecutive sampling technique. Data were collected through interviews, total cholesterol levels were measured using a Point Of Care Testing (POCT) device, and hypertension was assessed with a sphygmomanomete. Results This research employs an analytical observational design with 43 respondents selected using a consecutive sampling technique. Data were collected through interviews, total cholesterol levels were measured using a Point Of Care Testing (POCT) device, and hypertension was assessed with a sphygmomanometer.  Conclusion The study concludes that there is a significant correlation between total cholesterol levels and the degree of hypertension in the elderly