Risk stratification with longitudinal neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio assessment after left ventricular assist device implantation.

CONCLUSION: Our results indicate a significant inflammatory response to implantation of the left ventricular assist device, a known effect. The magnitude of this response may be effectively and easily monitored over time using the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio. In general, approximately 30 days is required for the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio to return to preoperative levels. After several months, the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio improves to below preoperative levels. It is possible that this reduction reflects the reversal of various heart failure-mediated inflammatory processes following left ventricular assist device implantation. PMID: 29976125 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The International Journal of Artificial Organs - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Tags: Int J Artif Organs Source Type: research