Publications by authors named "Murtaza Rashid Pala"
J Geriatr Cardiol
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- Cardiovascular disease significantly impacts elderly patients, with systemic inflammation linked to higher risks of atherosclerosis and age-related changes in bone marrow.
- A study of 601 older adults with acute coronary syndrome found that certain hematological biomarkers, specifically the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), can help predict 30-day mortality.
- The results showed NLR as a more accurate predictor of mortality than total white blood cell count, making it a recommended tool for assessing risk in elderly patients.
