Is neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio associated with more extensive , severe and complex coronary artery disease and impaired myocardial perfusion?
N/L is associated with severe, extensive and complex CAD and may be used to predict moderate to severe involvement in patients with CAD.
The disproportional increase of cobalt over chromium, especially in male patients with large component sizes can not be explained by wear alone and suggests that other processes (corrosion) might contribute to metal ion levels and might be more pronounced in patients with larger component sizes.