Usefulness of platelet to lymphocyte ratio for predicting recurrence of atrial fibrillation after direct current cardioversion

ConclusionElevated PLR is a marker of increased inflammation and may serve as a practical and inexpensive predictor for recurrence during 6  months of follow‐up in patients with non‐valvular persistent AF who had restoration of the sinus rhythm after successful ECV.

Source: Annals of Noninvasive Electrocardiology - November 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Se çkin Dereli, Adil Bayramoğlu, Osman Can Yontar Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research