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Jiayue Ding1, Baoying Song2,3, Xiran Xie2,3
1Department of Neurology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.
Frontiers in Immunology
|April 21, 2022
Summary
Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is linked to inflammation, with elevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) indicating worse outcomes. COVID-19 infection and vaccination may also trigger CVT via inflammatory pathways, requiring further research.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Immunology
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a rare cerebrovascular disease impacting quality of life.
- Inflammation, involving leukocytes, cytokines, and adhesion molecules, plays a key role in CVT.
- Inflammatory factors worsen CVT-induced brain injury and prognosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the association between inflammation and CVT.
- To highlight the role of peripheral blood inflammatory biomarkers in CVT.
- To explore the link between COVID-19 and CVT through inflammation.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical observations and existing evidence.
- Analysis of peripheral blood inflammatory biomarkers, including neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and lymphocyte count.
- Examination of data related to COVID-19 infection and vaccination in CVT.
Main Results:
- Peripheral blood inflammatory biomarkers, specifically NLR and lymphocyte count, are correlated with CVT.
- Increased NLR and systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) are associated with poor patient outcomes.
- COVID-19 infection and vaccination are implicated in CVT development via inflammatory responses.
Conclusions:
- Inflammation is a significant factor in CVT initiation, progression, and outcome.
- Peripheral inflammatory markers like NLR can predict CVT prognosis.
- Further research is essential to fully understand the complex relationship between inflammation and CVT, especially concerning COVID-19.
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