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Conceptual illustration of platelets, a white blood cell and red blood cells for research on inflammation and cardiac surgical recovery

Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Recovery After Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

A 166-patient study links preoperative platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio with prolonged inotropic support after minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Predictive performance was modest.

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Oct 21, 2026

Does Sternal-Sparing Outweigh Prolonged Bypass? Inflammatory Resolution in MICS Versus Median Sternotomy: A SIRI-Based Analysis

A propensity score-matched study of 178 patients undergoing mitral valve surgery compared minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) with conventional median sternotomy. Although MICS required

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Aug 6, 2026

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