Risk Factors and Prognostic Role of Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients

Abstract

Background: With high morbidity and mortality, acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a significant worldwide health concern. Improving patient outcomes requires an understanding of the disease's risk factors and prognostic indicators.

Methods: 100 AIS patients were enrolled in this observational study over a period of 18 months, and demographics, hypertension, diabetes, smoking, and neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR) at admission were evaluated. The modified Rankin Scale (mRS), which measures functional status, was one of the outcomes.

Results: Lower survival rates at 1 and 2 years were connected with higher NLR quartiles. Smoking exhibited a trend, but multivariate analysis identified hypertension and diabetes as independent predictors of poor functional outcomes (mRS 3). NLR showed a significant correlation with functional results.

Conclusion: Improving AIS patient care requires integrating NLR assessment and treating diabetes and hypertension. It is necessary to conduct more study to verify these conclusions and improve stroke treatment.