Leukocyte count and the risk of adverse outcomes in patients with HFpEF.

Published in: BMC cardiovascular disorders (2021)

The association between leukocyte count and risk of adverse outcomes followed a U-shaped curve. Both higher and lower leukocyte count are associated with worse outcomes in patients with HFpEF, which may be attributed to the two sides of inflammation in cardiac remodeling.

Keyphrases

peripheral blood
oxidative stress
left ventricular
heart failure
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
weight loss
insulin resistance
glycemic control