The multivariable Cox regression analysis included variables that have been found to be associated with a higher NLR0 in the preliminary univariable analysis (Table 2): sex, CRF, IHD, AF/PAF, colon cancer, smoking history, WBC, Hemoglobin, platelet count, MCV, RDW, Urea, Creatinine, and Albumin. This evidence concerns the gene ALB and atrial fibrillation.