Plasma total cholesterol in psychiatric patients after a suicide attempt and in follow-up.

摘要: Abstract Background Low plasma total cholesterol (TC) levels have been found in subjects after a suicide attempt most studies. Other studies question these results because of possible influences on TC somatic effects due to the (drugs, trauma, hospitalization), or nutritional habits and physical activity before attempt, especially patients with depression. Methods To address this issue, were estimated 51 admission psychiatric clinic as well later follow-up when back their normal activities. Patients evaluated for intent (SIS), aggression, severity depression (BDI). Results A small (7% mean) but statistically significant increase was observed samples taken compared attempt. However, significantly lower than controls both assessments. There no differences between violent non-violent attempters, either follow-up. In subgroup major affective disorder, age-matched assessments, although showed reductions BDI score subgroup, correlated negatively SIS score. Conclusions are healthy remain low follow-up, independently from psychopathology. The support role biological risk factor suicidal behavior, patients.