Prognostic role of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in aortic disease: a meta-analysis of observational studies.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Recent studies have reported that neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is associated with cardiovascular disease. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prognostic value of NLR in aortic disease.

Methods

We systematically searched electronic databases (Cochrane, PubMed, Elsevier, Medline, and Embase) from their inception to March 2020. Observational studies that evaluated the relationship between NLR and aortic disease were eligible for critical appraisal. Data were extracted from applicable articles, risk ratio (RR), weighted mean differences (MD) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated by RevMan 5.3, and statistical heterogeneity was assessed by the I² statistic.

Results

Fourteen studies enrolling 4066 individuals were inc

SUBMITTER: Xu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7419193 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature