Predictive prognostic value of N L ratio in acute coronary syndrome
Written By : Dr. Nandita Mohan
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2022-09-07 04:15 GMT | Update On 2022-09-08 06:11 GMT
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A study in Indian Heart Journal assessed the relationship between neutrophil-lymphocytes ratio (NLR) at admission and patient outcome over a period of six month in subjects with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
A total of 435 consecutive patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome were enrolled and 400 patients completed the study. Patients were categorized into 2 groups: the NLR group 1 and the NLR group 2.
Study found that Forty-seven (11.8%) patients died during 6 months follow up. Higher mortality was seen in NLR group 2 compared to NLR group 1.
Study concludes that elevated neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio is independently associated with higher all-cause mortality rate up to 6 months period irrespective of acute coronary syndrome type.
Reference: Bajari R, Tak S. Predictive prognostic value of neutrophil-lymphocytes ratio in acute coronary syndrome. Indian Heart J. 2017 Apr;69 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S46-S50. doi: 10.1016/j.ihj.2017.01.020. Epub2017 Feb 7. PMID: 28400038; PMCID: PMC5388019.
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