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Red Cell Distribution Width as a Novel Prognostic Marker in Multiple Clinical Studies

Bahman Yousefi, Ali A Ghamari, Hassan Soleimanpour, Ansar Karimian

Keywords : Hemoglobin, Prognosis, Red cell distribution width

Citation Information : Yousefi B, Ghamari AA, Soleimanpour H, Karimian A. Red Cell Distribution Width as a Novel Prognostic Marker in Multiple Clinical Studies. Indian J Crit Care Med 2020; 24 (1):49-54.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-23328

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-08-2019

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2020; The Author(s).


Abstract

Red cell distribution width (RDW), which is a quantitative method applied for the measurement of anisocytosis, is the most reliable and inexpensive method for differentiation of iron deficiency anemia and thalassemia trait. An increase in its rate reflects a great heterogeneity in the size of red blood cells (RBCs). Recent studies have shown a significant relationship between RDW and the risk of morbidity and mortality in patients with multiple diseases. A strong association is established between changes in RDW and the risk of adverse outcome in patients with heart failure in multiple studies. In this review, we try to focus on the association and correlation between the increase in RDW and different outcomes of common diseases that may be related to RDW and based on the results of various studies, we are trying to introduce RDW as a diagnostic indicator for these diseases.


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