Optimal time point for neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio to predict stroke-associated pneumonia.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aimed at the population receiving thrombolytic therapy and to explore the optimal time point for neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in predicting stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP).

Methods

We assessed patients undergoing intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) for acute ischemic stroke. Blood parameters were sampled before thrombolysis (within 30 min after admission) and within 24-36 h after thrombolysis, respectively. The primary outcome measure was the occurrence of SAP. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to analyze the association between admission blood parameters and the event of SAP. We also used receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis to assess the discriminative ability of blood parameters measured at different times in

SUBMITTER: Chen LZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9940681 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature