The neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) can be used as a\nmarker of subclinical inflammation, and may have a predictive power in\nprognosis and severity of atherosclerosis-related diseases. This study aimed to\nassess an association between the NLR, and clinical characteristics and onemonth\noutcome in acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Subjects and Methods: This\ncase-control observational prospective study included 75 patients admitted to\nstroke unit of Ain Shams University hospitals with AIS, sub grouped into 3\nequal groups according to subtype of AIS, in addition to 25 healthy individuals.\nThe demographic characteristics of the patients, complete blood picture\ntest results at presentation, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)\nscores and modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores were recorded. The clinical\noutcome was assessed by the NIHSS and mRS scores after one month. Results:\nThe total leucocyte count was significantly higher in large artery atherosclerosis\n(P = 0.004) and cardioembolic (P = 0.020) stroke groups, unlike\nlacunar stroke group (P = 0.082), when compared to controls. The neutrophils\ncount was higher..................
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