neutrophil to lympocyte ratio and cardiac surgery outcomes

What is it about?

Increased perioperative neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) seems to be associated with significantly higher mortality and morbidity in cardiac surgery patients

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Why is it important?

NLR is a significant and inexpensive biomarker for the early identification of patients at high risk for complications. In addition, NLR levels could lead clinicians to perform measures for the optimal therapeutic patient approach.