Objective
Total white blood cell (WBC), neutrophil, and lymphocyte counts, as well as the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (N/L) are markers of systemic inflammation. Increased neutrophil count was shown to be related to the presence and severity of coronary atherosclerosis. In this present study we aimed to investigate the association of N/L with more extensive and severe coronary artery disease, using an angiographic scoring system, Gensini score, in patients with non ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) and ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).
Methods
The study population consisted of 150 consecutive patients admitted to the emergency department with angina or angina equivalent complaints within the first 12 hours of symptom onset. The diagnosis of ACS was made according to symptoms, ischemic changes in the ECG, and elevated cardiac biomarkers. A total of 52 NSTEMI, 48 STEMI and 50 control patients were classified into groups 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Total white blood cell (WBC) and differential leukocyte count were determined using an automated blood cell counter. The results of the coronary angiography were evaluated by using the Gensini scoring system and recorded.
Methods
The study population consisted of 150 consecutive patients admitted to the emergency department with angina or angina equivalent complaints within the first 12 hours of symptom onset. The diagnosis of ACS was made according to symptoms, ischemic changes in the ECG, and elevated cardiac biomarkers. A total of 52 NSTEMI, 48 STEMI and 50 control patients were classified into groups 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Total white blood cell (WBC) and differential leukocyte count were determined using an automated blood cell counter. The results of the coronary angiography were evaluated by using the Gensini scoring system and recorded.
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