Associations of Preimplant Red Blood Cell Distribution Width with Clinical Outcomes Among Individuals with Left Ventricular Assist Devices

In conclusion, higher preimplant RDW is independently associated with an increased risk of postimplant mortality and infection. Future studies are needed to understand the prognostic ability of RDW and to understand the biologic mechanism underlying this association.
Source: ASAIO Journal - Category: Medical Equipment Tags: Adult Circulatory Support Source Type: research