Table 3. Mechanical complications of STEMI according to NLR tertiles.
| Variables | Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio | P value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 1.87 (n = 248) | 1.87–4.90 (n = 248) | > 4.90 (n = 248) | ||
| Mechanical complications of STEMI | 31 (13) | 33 (13) | 56 (23) | 0.002 |
| Cardiovascular mortality | 12 (5) | 16 (7) | 24 (10) | 0.035 |
| Sudden cardiac arrest | 3 (1) | 7 (3) | 8 (3) | 0.144 |
| Stent thrombosis | 5 (2) | 1 (0) | 2 (1) | 0.192 |
| Post MI pericarditis | 3 (1) | 2 (1) | 5 (2) | 0.436 |
| Post MI ventricular septal rupture | 2 (1) | 2 (1) | 4 (2) | 0.384 |
| Free-wall rupture | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 2 (1) | 0.083 |
| Left ventricular thrombus | 2 (1) | 4 (2) | 11 (4) | 0.007 |
| Acute mitral regurgitation | 5 (2) | 8 (3) | 12 (5) | 0.081 |
STEMI = ST-elevation myocardial infarction, MI = myocardial infarction.