Association between lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio and stroke-associated pneumonia: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) is a common complication of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and is associated with increased mortality and prolonged hospital stays. The lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR) is a novel inflammatory marker that has been shown to be associated with various diseases. However, the relationship between the LMR and SAP in patients with AIS remains unclear.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 1,063 patients with AIS admitted to our hospital within 72 hours of symptom onset. Patients were divided into two groups: the SAP group (n = 99) and the non-SAP group (n = 964). The LMR was measured within 24 hours of admission, and the primary outcome was the incidence of SAP. We used univariate and multivariate logistic r

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11639142 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature