Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio is Predictor of Atrial Fibrillation Recurrence After Cardioversion With Amiodarone

Abstract

Increased NLR is a marker of increased inflammation and may serve as simple, cheap, and readily available predictors of recurrence in the long-term follow-up of patients admitted with acute AF and successfully converted to SR with amiodarone.

Predictive value of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio in first-time and recurrent idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss

“…The NLR in the peripheral blood is known to be a rapid indicator of physiologic stress, and this value may be an independent predictor of recurrence in patients with atrial fibrillation and various cancers [11][12][13]. Compared to the values in the control group, there was an increase in NLR and PLR values in both episodes, after adjustments for sex and age, respectively (p < 0.001).…”

Stroke in atrial fibrillation and improving the identification of ‘high‐risk’ patients: the crossroads of immunity and thrombosis

“…Patients with nonvalvular AF have increased NLR with further 36% rise in NLR values from those with paroxysmal form of the arrhythmia to those with persistent/permanent AF . Increased NLR has also been independently associated with AF recurrence after cardioversion with amiodarone, as well as AF recurrence after ablation procedures . Conflicting results have been reported for postoperative AF in patients undergoing nonemergency coronary artery bypass surgery, although one large study supported NLR‐related risks of AF occurrence.…”

Discordant Relationships between Systemic Inflammatory Markers and Burden of Oxidative Stress in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

“…A few studies have recently reported the relationship between the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and AF. 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) The NLR has emerged as a novel systemic inflammatory marker and a prognostic indicator of cardiovascular disease. 7) 8) The potential association between the NLR and development of AF has also been reported.…”

“… 7) 8) The potential association between the NLR and development of AF has also been reported. 9) 10) 11) 12) …”