Monocyte/lymphocyte ratio is associated with carotid stenosis in ischemic stroke: A retrospective analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Carotid artery stenosis, mainly caused by carotid atherosclerosis, is related to ischemic stroke. This study was to investigate whether monocyte/lymphocyte ratio (MLR) was associated with increased severity of carotid stenosis in patients with ischemic stroke.

Methods

A total of 395 participants with ischemic stroke were retrospectively analyzed. The severity of carotid stenosis was evaluated by ultrasound examination. Patients were divided into two groups: nonsevere stenosis group and severe stenosis group. Multivariate logistic analysis was used to evaluate risk factors.

Results

A significant correlation was found between MLR and the severity of carotid stenosis in patients with ischemic stroke. MLR was the independent risk factor of carotid stenosis (OR:

SUBMITTER: Zuo B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6790304 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature