Heart & lung : the journal of critical care
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To investigate the association between the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) severity and whether the NLR predicts cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with OSAS. ⋯ There was a significant correlation between the NLR and OSAS severity and the NLR was independently associated with CVD in patients with OSAS.
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The association between intensive care unit (ICU) survivors' psychological sequelae, individual care needs, and discharge disposition has not been evaluated. ⋯ ICU survivors who need caregiver assistance and extended institutional care reported trends of worse depressive symptoms and anxiety.