A monthly publication of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology and considered the main channel for the promotion of Brazilian cardiovascular research.
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Marcela Aparecida Lopes Nascimento, Leticia Gonçalves Resende Ferreira
, Taluane Vívian Gomes Alves, Danyelle Romana Alves Rios
Marcela Aparecida Lopes Nascimento, Leticia Gonçalves Resende Ferreira
, Taluane Vívian Gomes Alves, Danyelle Romana Alves Rios
Abstract Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide, which generates a significant economic burden of billions per year on the healthcare system. Chronic inflammation is known for its importance in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and CVDs. Currently, inflammatory hematologic indices, obtained through the results of the complete blood count (CBC), have been characterized as potential prognostic factors for mortality in CVD. These indexes are calculated from neutrophil, lymphocyte, platelet, and monocyte counts, are easily accessible, have simple […]
Keywords: Blood Cell Count; Cardiovascular Diseases; Gender Identify; Risk Factors