Evaluation of Main Inflammatory Markers on Peripheral Vertigo Attack

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the main inflammatory markers; neutrophile lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet lymphocyte ratio (PLR), mean platelet volume (MPV), c reactive protein (CRP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and creatine kinase (CK) in patients with acute peripheral vertigo attack. Methods: The records of patients files and laboratory results were analyzed retrospectively. The measures of complete blood count and basic biochemical test were compared in acute peripheral vertigo attack between patient and control group. Results: The sample consists of 119 patients and 98 healthy controls are included in the control group. There is not any statistically significant change of main inflammatory measures between two groups. Conclusion: Peripheral vertigo can be caused by many diseases with various pathologies. There may be various mechanisms besides inflammation and atherosclerosis of microvascular structures. The results of this study states that etiology of peripheral vertigo attack may not be related with ischemia and inflammation; it may be related with viral etiology.

Keywords

• vertigo
• inflammation
• markers
• neutrophile lymphocyte ratio
• platelet lymphocyte ratio

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