Why the study?
MINOCA is a heterogeneous entity with an inflammatory etiopathogenesis, but the prognostic value of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in these patients remained to be investigated.
Does the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio predict mortality in patients with myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries?
Population
72 patients with MINOCA and 248 controls with normal coronary angiograms
Comparison
Patients with MINOCA vs controls with normal coronary angiograms
Design
Retrospective observational study
Follow-up
Median 21 (max: 42) months
Authors
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The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio is elevated in MINOCA patients compared to controls and serves as a significant predictor of long-term mortality.
Does the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio predict mortality in patients with myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries?
The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio is elevated in MINOCA patients compared to controls and serves as a significant predictor of long-term mortality.
Gürdal et al. (2020) studied this question.
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