Systematic review and meta-analysis assess the impact of NLR on outcomes in pediatric cardiac surgery, suggesting more research is needed.
NLR has shown potential as a simple and affordable inflammatory marker in pediatric cardiac surgery under CPB. However, its moderate to weak correlation with clinical outcomes necessitates cautious interpretation. Further research in the form of impact studies is warranted to strengthen these findings.
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