Neutrophil to Lymphocyte (N/L) and Platelet to Lymphocyte (P/L) Ratios in Differentiating Acute Heart Failure from Respiratory Infection.

CONCLUSION: The N/L ratio, a cheap and easily assessed biomarker, warrants further investigation as a potential diagnostic tool for the ED physician facing dyspnoeic CHF patients.
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Source: Current Vascular Pharmacology - January 25, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Siniorakis EE, Tsarouhas K, Tsitsimpikou C, Batila TC, Panta S, Zampelis KG, Rentoukas E, Triposkiadis F, Limberi SJ Tags: Curr Vasc Pharmacol Source Type: research