Red Blood Cell Distribution Width: A Novel Predictive Indicator for Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases
Joint Authors
Tang, Qi-Zhu
Li, Ning
Zhou, Heng
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-23, 23 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-09-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
23
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The red blood cell distribution width (RDW) obtained from a standard complete blood count (CBC) is a convenient and inexpensive biochemical parameter representing the variability in size of circulating erythrocytes.
Over the past few decades, RDW with mean corpuscular volume (MCV) has been used to identify quite a few hematological system diseases including iron-deficiency anemia and bone marrow dysfunction.
In recent years, many clinical studies have proved that the alterations of RDW levels may be associated with the incidence and prognosis in many cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases (CVDs).
Therefore, early detection and intervention in time of these vascular diseases is critical for delaying their progression.
RDW as a new predictive marker and an independent risk factor plays a significant role in assessing the severity and progression of CVDs.
However, the mechanisms of the association between RDW and the prognosis of CVDs remain unclear.
In this review, we will provide an overview of the representative literatures concerning hypothetical and potential epidemiological associations between RDW and CVDs and discuss the underlying mechanisms.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Li, Ning& Zhou, Heng& Tang, Qi-Zhu. 2017. Red Blood Cell Distribution Width: A Novel Predictive Indicator for Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases. Disease Markers،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-23.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1152475
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Li, Ning…[et al.]. Red Blood Cell Distribution Width: A Novel Predictive Indicator for Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases. Disease Markers No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-23.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1152475
American Medical Association (AMA)
Li, Ning& Zhou, Heng& Tang, Qi-Zhu. Red Blood Cell Distribution Width: A Novel Predictive Indicator for Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases. Disease Markers. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-23.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1152475
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1152475