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- Title
Lymphocyte-to-Red Blood Cell Ratio—The Guide Star of Acute Coronary Syndrome Prognosis.
- Authors
Jercălău, Cosmina Elena; Andrei, Cătălina Liliana; Brezeanu, Lavinia Nicoleta; Darabont, Roxana Oana; Guberna, Suzana; Catană, Andreea; Lungu, Maria Diana; Ceban, Octavian; Sinescu, Crina Julieta
- Abstract
Background: Beneath the surface of the acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) iceberg lies a hidden peril, obscured by the well-known cardiovascular risk factors that tip the iceberg. Before delving into the potential time bomb these risk factors represent, it is crucial to recognize the obscured danger lurking under the surface. What secrets does the STEMI iceberg hold? To unveil these mysteries, a closer look at the pathophysiology of STEMI is imperative. Inflammation, the catalyst of the STEMI cascade, sets off a chain reaction within the cardiovascular system. Surprisingly, the intricate interplay between red blood cells (RBC) and lymphocytes remains largely unexplored in previous research. Materials and methods: The study encompassed 163 patients diagnosed with STEMI. Utilizing linear and logistic regression, the lymphocyte-to-red blood cell ratio (LRR) was scrutinized as a potential predictive biomarker. Results: There was a statistically significant correlation between LRR and the prognosis of STEMI patients. Building upon this discovery, an innovative scoring system was proposed that integrates LRR as a crucial parameter. Conclusions: Uncovering novel predictive markers for both immediate and delayed complications in STEMI is paramount. These markers have the potential to revolutionize treatment strategies by tailoring them to individual risk profiles, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.
- Subjects
CARDIOVASCULAR disease diagnosis; RISK assessment; ERYTHROCYTES; COST effectiveness; BODY mass index; T cells; LOGISTIC regression analysis; LYMPHOCYTES; CARDIOVASCULAR diseases risk factors; HOSPITAL mortality; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; ACUTE coronary syndrome; ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY; CANCER chemotherapy; INFLAMMATION; ANTHROPOMETRY; CD4 antigen; COMPARATIVE studies; ST elevation myocardial infarction; REGRESSION analysis; BIOMARKERS; IMMUNITY; DISEASE complications
- Publication
Healthcare (2227-9032), 2024, Vol 12, Issue 12, p1205
- ISSN
2227-9032
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/healthcare12121205