Analysis of New Hemogram Markers in Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department with Epileptic Seizures
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: We aimed to analyze the diagnostic value of new potential hemogram biomarkers in patients presenting to the emergency department with epileptic seizures. Materials and Methods: Patients presenting with epileptic seizures to a tertiary hospital's emergency department between January 1, 2023, and January 31, 2024, were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were categorized into Group A (seizure patients) and Group B (healthy volunteers). Hemogram and biochemistry data from routine blood tests were examined. To predict seizure status, ROC analysis was performed to evaluate NLR, PLR and PNR. The area under the curve and cutoff values were calculated for each marker. Results: Our study examined two groups: seizure patients and the control group. The mean age of the seizure group was 50.31±1.83 years, and the mean age of the control group was 49.58±1.96 years (p>0.05). In the seizure group (n=116), 55.8% were male and 44.2% were female, whereas in the control group (n=104), 57.8% were male and 42.2% were female (p>0.05). WBC, neutrophil count, NLR, and PLR values were significantly higher in seizure patients compared to the control group (p
Source: Bozok Tıp Dergisi
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4402396143