The platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR) is an integrated reflection of 2 opposite thrombotic/
inflammatory pathways that are easily calculated from a complete blood count. The PLR …

Given the continuous changes in the world, with an increasing trend of unhealthy lifestyles,
metabolic comorbidities, and increased susceptibility to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) …

We investigated the association between platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and clinical
outcomes (including all-cause mortality, recurrent myocardial infarction, heart failure, serious …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) undermines health and quality of life (QoL). This cross-
sectional study surveyed 138 consenting T2DM patients from North-Eastern Romania with …

(1) Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) contributes to cardiovascular disease and
related mortality through the insidious effects of insulin resistance and chronic inflammation …

Inflammation has been proven to be one of the key factors in the pathogenesis of moyamoya
disease (MMD). Platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) …

Background: Mitral annulus calcification is a chronic degenerative condition affecting the
fibrous base of the mitral valve. Historically viewed as an age-related phenomenon, recent …

Background: Aortic valve stenosis (AVS) is the most common cause of left ventricular outflow
obstruction, and its prevalence among elderly patients causes a major public health burden …

Aim: Mitral annulus calcification (MAC) is characterized by degenerative calcification of the
mitral valve annulus, MAC and atherosclerosis are similar in regard to risk factors and …

Objective: Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is the most common cause of mitral regurgitation in
developed countries. The role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of MVP is still not clear. In …