The ratio of the neutrophil leucocytes to the lymphocytes predicts the outcome after cardiac resynchronization therapy

Conclusion
The NL ratio is elevated in chronic heart failure and predicts outcome after CRT. According to the reclassification analysis, 4% of the patients would have been better categorized in the prediction models by combining the NT-proBNP with the NL ratio. Thus, a single blood count measurement could facilitate the optimal patient selection for the CRT.

Source: Europace - May 24, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Boros, A. M., Szeplaki, G., Perge, P., Jenei, Z., Bagyura, Z., Zima, E., Molnar, L., Apor, A., Becker, D., Geller, L., Prohaszka, Z., Merkely, B. Tags: Pacing and resynchronization therapy Source Type: research