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Original Scientific Papers

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio predicts coronary artery lesion severity and long-term cardiovascular mortality in patients with unstable angina pectoris

Shunbao Lia Internal Medical Department, Medical Health Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China;b Department of Cardiology, Baoding First Central Hospital, Baoding, China
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Hui Chena Internal Medical Department, Medical Health Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Li Zhoua Internal Medical Department, Medical Health Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Hehe Cuia Internal Medical Department, Medical Health Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Siwen Lianga Internal Medical Department, Medical Health Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Hongwei Lia Internal Medical Department, Medical Health Center, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 708-715 | Received 03 Jul 2021, Accepted 29 Jul 2021, Published online: 15 Aug 2022

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