Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 18, 2025
Evidence
on
the
association
between
neutrophil-to-lymphocyte
ratio
(NLR)
and
all-cause
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
mortality
in
adults
with
cancer
is
limited.
This
study
aimed
to
examine
relationship
NLR
CVD
cancer.
A
retrospective
cohort
included
2,639
patients
U.S.
from
NHANES
dataset
(2005-2018),
collecting
demographic,
laboratory,
data.
Multivariable
Cox
regression
analysis,
subgroup
analysis
restricted
cubic
spline
analyses
assessed
associations
outcomes.
During
a
median
follow-up
of
77
months,
713
(27.0%)
deaths
occurred,
including
149
(5.6%)
CVD.
revealed
that
high
NLR,
treated
as
continuous
variable,
was
significantly
correlated
increased
(HR,
1.09;
95%
CI,
1.05-1.12;
p
<
0.001)
1.12;
1.05-1.19;
0.001).
Meanwhile,
when
evaluating
categorical
adjusted
hazard
ratios
(HR)
for
quartiles
Q2
(1.6-2.2),
Q3
(2.2-3),
Q4
(>3)
were
1.06
(95%
CI:
0.83-1.34,
=
0.062),
1.12
0.89-1.42,
0.334),
1.30
1.04-1.63,
0.021),
respectively,
compared
individuals
lower
quartile
Q1
(≤1.6).
In
terms
mortality,
HR
values
Q2,
Q3,
0.92
0.50-1.69,
1.24
0.71-12.19,
1.76
1.04-2.97,
0.034),
those
Subgroup
showed
similar
patterns
(all
p-values
interaction
>
0.05).
Kaplan-Meier
indicated
survival
rates
higher
RCS
suggested
positive
linear
mortality.
Elevated
linked
risks
among
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 433 - 433
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte
ratio
(NLR),
platelets-to-lymphocyte
(PLR)
and
C-reactive
protein-to-albumin
(CAR)
are
believed
to
be
potential
inflammatory
markers
that
closely
related
the
prognosis
course
of
cardiovascular
diseases.
The
main
goal
this
study
was
evaluation
NLR,
PLR
CAR
as
factors
reflecting
clinical
picture
elderly
chronic
heart
failure
(CHF)
patients.
In
150
patients
with
newly
diagnosed
CHF,
were
correlated
cardiac,
laboratory
nutritional
parameters.
Systemic
ratios
selected
patient's
associated
an
unfavorable
CHF-a
reduced
EF
(p
=
0.007),
elevated
PASP
0.014),
increased
LVESD
in
both
males
females
0.032
0.024,
respectively)
a
decreased
TAPSE
0.023).
allowed
us
distinguish
between
NYHA
I-III
IV
classes
AUC
0.830.
By
analyzing
five-year
mortality
rate
different
values,
greater
death
recorded
for
high
values-one-year
(40.3%
vs.
17.2%)
(80%
58.3%)
0.002).
Both
NLR
only
An
analysis
markers,
mainly
CAR,
allows
management
because
its
value
can
reflect
cardiac
status
prognostic
value.
serve
supplementary
examinations
evaluation.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: Sept. 25, 2024
Chronic
inflammation
is
a
recognized
independent
risk
factor
for
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD),
highlighting
the
need
reliable
inflammatory
indicator
to
predict
CVDs.
As
an
which
has
been
proved
have
predictive
value
prognosis
of
CVDs,
neutrophil
percentage-to-albumin
ratio
(NPAR)
obtained
increasing
attention,
but
further
research
needed
confirm
relationship
with
mortality
in
general
population.
This
prospective
cohort
study
included
21,317
individuals
who
participated
National
Health
and
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
from
1999
2010,
where
baseline
characteristics
NPAR
level
were
extracted.
Data
CVD
all-cause
acquired
by
linking
database
Death
Index
through
December
31,
2019.
We
employed
restricted
cubic
spline
analyses
examine
nonlinear
association.
Weighted
Kaplan-Meier
curves
log-rank
tests
conducted
access
cumulative
survival
differences
across
different
results.
Multivariable
Cox
proportional
hazards
regression
models
used
compute
hazard
ratios
95%
CIs.
Receiver
Operating
Characteristic
(ROC)
compare
systemic
immune
index
(SII)
neutrophils
percent.
In
this
study,
during
270,014
person-years
follow-up,
4,074
deaths
1,116
CVD-cause
documented.
levels
exhibited
significant
associations
both
(P
=
0.018
nonlinearity)
<
0.001
nonlinearity).
Participants
highest
tertile
had
significantly
increased
(HR:
1.46,
CI:
1.33-1.61)
1.54,
1.32-1.80)
compared
those
lowest
fully
adjusted
model,
while
no
association
was
detected
middle
tertile.
Further
ROC
analysis
confirmed
that
higher
than
percent
segment
SII.
Elevated
associated
The
high
NPAR,
combined
easy-to-calculate
property,
suggests
its
potential
as
novel
worthy
investigation.
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(18), P. 2102 - 2102
Published: Sept. 23, 2024
Background/Objectives:
Chronic
heart
failure
(CHF)
is
characterized
by
complex
pathophysiology,
leading
to
increased
hospitalizations
and
mortality.
Inflammatory
biomarkers
such
as
the
neutrophil-to-lymphocyte
ratio
(NLR)
platelet-to-lymphocyte
(PLR)
provide
valuable
diagnostic
insights.
Methods:
This
study
evaluates
prognostic
relationship
between
NLR,
PLR,
and,
in
a
specific
subcohort,
N-terminal
pro
B-type
natriuretic
peptide
(NT-proBNP),
alongside
length
of
stay
(LOS)
90-day
readmission
rates
CHF
patients,
irrespective
phenotype.
A
retrospective
analysis
427
admissions
(males
=
57.84%)
was
conducted.
Results:
The
mean
age
entire
population
68.48
±
11.53
years.
average
LOS
8.33
5.26
days,
with
rate
73
visits
(17.09%)
for
56
patients.
NLR
(3.79
3.32)
showed
low
but
positive
correlation
(r
0.222,
p
<
0.001).
Conversely,
PLR
(144.84
83.08)
did
not
demonstrate
significant
association
LOS.
presented
negative
days
until
next
admission
−0.023,
0.048).
In
prespecified
subanalysis
323
admissions,
NT-proBNP
exhibited
Pearson
0.241,
0.001)
0.151,
0.006).
Conclusions:
impact
across
phenotypes
may
suggest
role
systemic
inflammation
understanding
managing
CHF.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Nov. 4, 2024
This
study
investigates
the
relationship
of
neutrophil–lymphocyte
ratio
(NLR)
with
risk
all-cause
and
cardiovascular
mortality
in
patients
disease.
The
data
for
this
analysis
came
from
2239
participants
disease
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
conducted
between
1999–2018.
optimal
cutoff
point
NLR
was
determined
using
maximally
selected
rank
statistics.
Survival
performed
Cox
regression
models
to
assess
impact
on
mortality.
Restricted
cubic
spline
used
visualize
association
risk.
Subgroup
examine
within
subgroups
based
age,
sex,
diabetes
hypertension.
During
a
median
follow-up
period
6.7
(IQR,
3.3–10.9)
years,
992
deaths
occurred,
including
381
deaths.
Our
revealed
that
is
factor
(HR:
1.15
95%Cl:
1.11
~
1.19)
1.14
1.08
1.2)
among
restricted
showed
non-linear
(p
<
0.05
nonlinearity)
patients.
remained
robust
subgroup
analyses
stratified
by
diabetes,
Conclusion
stands
as
significant
both
European journal of medical research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(1)
Published: Jan. 4, 2025
In
the
intensive
care
unit
(ICU),
incidence
of
iron-deficiency
anemia
(IDA)
is
relatively
high
and
associated
with
various
adverse
clinical
outcomes.
Therefore,
it
crucial
to
identify
simple
practical
indicators
assess
mortality
risk
in
ICU
patients
IDA.
This
study
aims
investigate
relationship
between
Neutrophil
Percentage-to-Albumin
Ratio
(NPAR)
levels
IDA
their
all-cause
at
30
365
days.
We
analyzed
data
from
Medical
Information
Mart
for
Intensive
Care-IV
(MIMIC-IV)
3.0
database
spanning
years
2008–2022
identified
a
cohort
817
who
met
our
inclusion
criteria.
Through
multivariate
Cox
regression
analysis,
NPAR
30-day
365-day
risks
was
assessed,
restricted
cubic
splines
(RCS)
models
were
used
explore
potential
nonlinear
relationships.
Additionally,
an
inflection
point
analysis
conducted
evaluate
predicting
short-
long-term
risks.
The
found
that
significantly
increased
(hazard
ratio
[HR]
range
1.49–2.23,
p
<
0.001
all).
natural
logarithmic
transformation
(ln)
exhibited
inverse
"L"
shaped
pattern.
Patient
when
ln-transformed
exceeded
1.2
(HR
3.366–4.304,
subgroup
analyses
did
not
reveal
any
significant
interactions,
indicating
predictive
effect
on
consistent
across
different
subgroups.
risks,
particularly
values
exceed
1.2,
which
death
within
days
patients.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Abstract
Background
Heart
failure
(HF)
is
a
critical
global
health
issue
characterized
by
high
morbidity,
mortality,
and
economic
burden.
The
interplay
of
chronic
inflammation,
malnutrition,
immune
dysregulation
central
to
HF
pathogenesis.
C-reactive
protein-Albumin-Lymphocyte
(CALLY)
index,
composite
biomarker
that
integrates
inflammatory,
nutritional,
parameters,
offers
novel,
holistic
approach
risk
prediction.
However,
its
association
with
prevalence
potential
clinical
utility
remains
underexplored.
Methods
This
study
utilized
data
from
the
NHANES
1999–2010
cohort,
encompassing
14,900
participants
after
stringent
inclusion
criteria.
CALLY
index
was
computed
as
albumin
(g/L)
×
lymphocyte
count
(10⁹/L)
/
protein
(CRP,
mg/L).
Logistic
regression
models
were
assess
relationship
between
quartiles
prevalence,
adjustments
made
for
demographic,
socioeconomic,
factors.
Nonlinear
associations
examined
using
restricted
cubic
spline
analysis,
while
subgroup
analyses
evaluated
differences
across
age,
gender,
ethnicity.
Results
Participants
(n
=
659,
4.4%)
exhibited
significantly
lower
values
compared
those
without
HF.
Multivariate
revealed
robust,
dose-dependent
higher
(Q4
vs.
Q1:
adjusted
OR
7.49,
95%
CI:
5.89–9.52,
P
<
0.001).
Restricted
analysis
identified
threshold
value
692,
above
which
sharply
increased.
Subgroup
highlighted
significant
heterogeneity,
stronger
observed
among
older
adults
(≥
60
years),
males,
non-Hispanic
Black
populations,
suggesting
demographic-specific
predictive
utility.
Conclusions
serves
low-cost,
readily
accessible
stratification,
integrating
dimensions
nutrition,
function.
Its
nonlinear
offer
practical
insights
early
detection
intervention.
Tailored
strategies
high-risk
demographic
groups,
such
individuals,
could
enhance
application.
Further
longitudinal
studies
interventional
trials
are
required
confirm
these
findings
evaluate
broader
applicability
in
cardiovascular
management.
Revista română de medicină de laborator,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
33(1), P. 21 - 28
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Background
Ischemia
with
non-obstructive
coronary
arteries
(INOCA)
is
a
frequent
syndrome
important
impact
on
morbimortality.
Systemic
inflammation,
key
pathophysiological
mechanism
in
its
development,
reflected
diverse
bio-markers,
such
as
the
neutrophil-to-lymphocyte
ratio
(NLR),
monocyte-to-lymphocyte
(MLR)
and
platelet-to-lymphocyte
(PLR).
In
this
retrospective
observational
study,
we
aimed
to
assess
value
of
NLR,
MLR
PLR
predictors
all-cause
long-term
mortality
INOCA
patients.
Methods
Acute/
chronic
consecutive
patients
hospitalized
from
January
2014
December
2019
were
included,
after
excluding
pulmonary
hypertension,
acute
non-cardiac
pathology,
in-hospital
mortality.
The
primary
endpoint
was
Results
Our
cohort
included
238
(62.2%
female,
mean
age
64.1±9.5
years).
Of
all
patients,
14.3%
reached
during
5.8±1.1
years
follow-up.
Age
(OR=1.10,
p
<0.001),
diabetes
mellitus
(OR
2.54,
=0.01),
heart
failure
(OR=3.73,
=0.003),
atrial
fibrillation
(OR=3.52,
=0.001),
severe
valve
disease
(OR=3.99,
NT-proBNP
(OR=3.28,
3rd
tertile
NLR
(OR=4.33,
<0.001)
(OR=4.34,
predictors,
while
not.
multivariable
analysis
baseline
prediction
model
(HR=1.12,
(HR=3.78,
<0.001).
Adding
NLR>2.99
(HR=4.58,
MLR>0.36
(HR=4.74,
or
both
increased
power
predictive
chi-square
33.00
51.08
(
Conclusions
INOCA,
independently
correlated
most
accurate
NLR>2.99,
MLR>0.36,
diagnosis
failure.
Diagnostics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 589 - 589
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Chronic
heart
failure
(CHF)
remains
a
significant
global
health
burden,
with
high
morbidity,
prolonged
hospitalizations,
and
increased
mortality.
Traditional
biomarkers
such
as
NT-proBNP
provide
prognostic
value;
however,
novel
biomarker
ratios
may
enhance
risk
stratification.
This
study
evaluated
the
predictive
utility
of
NT-proBNP-to-albumin
ratio
(NTAR),
red
cell
distribution
width-to-eGFR
(RGR),
width-to-fibrinogen
(RFR)
for
hospital
length
stay
(LOS),
extended
hospitalization
(ELOS),
in-hospital
mortality,
6-month
all-cause
Methods:
A
retrospective
observational
pilot
was
conducted
on
382
CHF
admissions
(2022-2024)
comprehensive
laboratory
assessment.
Biomarker
performance
assessed
through
uni-
multivariate
logistic
regression,
receiver
operating
characteristic
curve,
Cox
proportional
hazards
stepwise
methods
analyses
refining
models.
Results:
NTAR
RGR
emerged
predictors
outcomes.
demonstrated
moderate
correlation
LOS
(r
=
0.45,
p
<
0.001)
an
independent
predictor
ELOS
(AUC
0.697,
OR
2.438,
0.001),
outperforming
NT-proBNP.
Additionally,
significantly
predicted
mortality
0.768,
4.461,
0.766,
4.185,
0.001).
strongest
0.785,
HR
2.18,
0.005),
highlighting
its
role
in
renal
dysfunction
erythropoietic
alterations
CHF.
The
RFR
observed
value
minimal.
Conclusions:
In
our
study,
offered
valuable
underscoring
interplay
cardiac
stress,
nutritional
status,
function
prognosis.
Further
multicenter
validation
is
warranted
these
biomarkers.