Red Cell Distribution Width is Associated with Bleeding Complications after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

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Authors

Alexandra Aldís Heimisdóttir · Reykjavík University

Luis Gisli Rabelo · Reykjavík University

Matthildur Maria Magnusdottir · Reykjavík University

Anders Jeppsson · Sahlgrenska University Hospital

Tomas Gudbjartsson · Reykjavík University

Abstract

Elevated RDW was independently associated with multiple bleeding complications after CABG. RDW may serve as a simple, inexpensive biomarker to improve preoperative bleeding risk stratification in CABG patients.

Topics & Keywords

Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis Blood transfusion and management Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Interdisciplinary CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery

Volume 41, Issue 1

DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivaf299

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