Higher red cell distribution width and poorer hospitalization-related outcomes in elderly patients.

Kyoung Min KimRidhima NerlekarGregory J TranahWarren S BrownerSteven R Cummings

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2022)

Greater variability of RBC size is significantly associated with worse prognosis in hospitalized elderly patients, indicating higher mortality, greater risk of early re-admission, and longer hospital stay days. Risk stratification strategies for hospitalized elderly should include RDW value.

Keyphrases

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insulin resistance
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