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Tudurachi BS, Anghel L, Tudurachi A, Sascău RA, Stătescu C. Assessment of Inflammatory Hematological Ratios (NLR, PLR, MLR, LMR and Monocyte/HDL-Cholesterol Ratio) in Acute Myocardial Infarction and Particularities in Young Patients. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14378. [PMID: 37762680 PMCID: PMC10531986 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241814378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Cardiovascular disease, particularly coronary artery disease (CAD), remains a predominant cause of mortality globally. Factors such as atherosclerosis and inflammation play significant roles in the pathogenesis of CAD. The nexus between inflammation and CAD is underscored by the role of immune cells, such as neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, and macrophages. These cells orchestrate the inflammatory process, a core component in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis. The activation of these pathways and the subsequent lipid, fibrous element, and calcification accumulation can result in vessel narrowing. Hematological parameters derived from routine blood tests offer insights into the underlying inflammatory state. Recent studies have highlighted the potential of inflammatory hematological ratios, such as the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio, platelet/lymphocyte ratio, monocyte/lymphocyte ratio and lymphocyte/monocyte ratio. These parameters are not only accessible and cost-effective but also mirror the degree of systemic inflammation. Several studies have indicated a correlation between these markers and the severity, prognosis, and presence of CAD. Despite the burgeoning interest in the relationship between inflammatory markers and CAD, there remains a paucity of data exploring these parameters in young patients with acute myocardial infarction. Such data could offer valuable insights into the unique pathophysiology of early-onset CAD and improve risk assessment and predictive strategies.
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Affiliation(s)
- Bogdan-Sorin Tudurachi
- Internal Medicine Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700503 Iași, Romania; (B.-S.T.); (R.A.S.); (C.S.)
- Cardiology Department, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute “Prof. Dr. George I. M. Georgescu”, 700503 Iași, Romania;
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- Internal Medicine Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700503 Iași, Romania; (B.-S.T.); (R.A.S.); (C.S.)
- Cardiology Department, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute “Prof. Dr. George I. M. Georgescu”, 700503 Iași, Romania;
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- Cardiology Department, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute “Prof. Dr. George I. M. Georgescu”, 700503 Iași, Romania;
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- Internal Medicine Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700503 Iași, Romania; (B.-S.T.); (R.A.S.); (C.S.)
- Cardiology Department, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute “Prof. Dr. George I. M. Georgescu”, 700503 Iași, Romania;
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- Internal Medicine Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700503 Iași, Romania; (B.-S.T.); (R.A.S.); (C.S.)
- Cardiology Department, Cardiovascular Diseases Institute “Prof. Dr. George I. M. Georgescu”, 700503 Iași, Romania;
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Cho KH, Shin MH, Kim MC, Sim DS, Hong YJ, Kim JH, Ahn Y, Chae SC, Seong IW, Park JS, Yoon CH, Hur SH, Lee SR, Jeong MH. Prognostic Value of Baseline Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Combined With Anemia in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Nationwide Prospective Cohort Study. J Lipid Atheroscler 2022; 11:147-160. [PMID: 35656148 PMCID: PMC9133781 DOI: 10.12997/jla.2022.11.2.147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective Data pertaining to the prognostic value of the combination of high neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and anemia on admission in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) are limited. The objective of this study was to investigate the clinical value of baseline NLR in combination with anemia in predicting clinical outcomes after STEMI. Methods A total of 5,194 consecutive patients with STEMI within 12 hours of symptom onset from the Korea Acute Myocardial Infarction Registry-National Institute of Health database between 2011 and 2015 were categorized into 4 groups according to their NLR and hemoglobin levels: low NLR (<4) without anemia (n=2,722; reference group); high NLR (≥4) without anemia (n=1,527); low NLR with anemia (n=508); and high NLR with anemia (n=437). The co-primary outcomes were 180-day and 3-year all-cause mortality. Results Mortality rates significantly increased at the 3-year follow-up across the groups (3.3% vs. 5.4% vs. 16.5% vs. 21.7% for 180-day mortality and 5.3% vs. 9.0% vs. 23.8% vs. 33.4% for 3-year mortality; all p-trends <0.001). After adjusting for baseline covariates, the combination of high NLR and anemia was a significant predictor of 180-day mortality after STEMI with low NLR and no anemia as the reference (adjusted hazard ratio, 2.16; 95% confidence interval, 1.58–2.95; p<0.001). Similar findings were observed for the 3-year mortality. Conclusions This nationwide prospective cohort study showed that the combination of high NLR (≥4) and anemia is a strong predictor of all-cause mortality after STEMI.
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- Kyung Hoon Cho
- Department of Cardiology, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
- Department of Cardiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
- Department of Cardiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
- Department of Cardiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
- Department of Cardiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
- Department of Cardiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Yeungnam University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
- Department of Cardiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasun, Korea
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