Characteristics of blood lipid disorders and pancreatic Enzyme levels in acute pancreatitispatients at Thai Binh General Hospital

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Objective: To investigate blood lipid disorders and pancreatic enzyme levels in acute pancreatitis patients at Thai Binh General Hospital.
Method: A cross-sectional retrospective study on 139 acute pancreatitis patients hospitalized from May 2025 to December 2025. Blood lipid and pancreatic enzyme levels were collected within the first 48 hours of hospitalization.
Results: Hypertriglyceridemia was found in more than half of the patients, with 20.9% experiencing a significant increase. 51.1% had elevated total cholesterol. Lipase was elevated ≥3 times the upper limit more frequently than amylase (71.9% vs. 36.0%). Blood lipid disorders were more common in patients with a BMI ≥25, while pancreatic enzyme levels did not differ according to BMI or etiology.
Conclusion: Blood lipid disorders, especially elevated triglycerides, are commonly observed in acute pancreatitis. Lipase has a higher diagnostic value than amylase and should be prioritized.