Neutrophil–Lymphocyte Ratio May Predict Left Atrial Thrombus in Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation

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Authors

Murat Yalçın · Naval Academy

Mustafa Aparcı · Etimesgut Asker Hastanesi

Ömer Uz · Naval Academy

Zafer Işılak · Naval Academy

Şevket Balta · Gülhane Askerî Tıp Akademisi

Mehmet Doğan · Naval Academy

Ejder Kardeşoğlu · Naval Academy

Abstract

Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio, an emerging marker of inflammation, was independently associated with the presence of LA thrombus in patients with nonvalvular AF.

Topics & Keywords

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Cardiac tumors and thrombi

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Publication Details

Published in: Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis

Volume 21, Issue 2, pp. 166-171

DOI: 10.1177/1076029613503398

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