The relationship between subclinic atherosclerosis and red cell distribution width in patients with metabolic syndrome
Journal Title: Dicle Tıp Dergisi - Year 2013, Vol 40, Issue 4
Abstract
Objectıve: We have investigated the possible association between red cell distribution width (RDW) and subclinic atherosclerosis which can assessed by carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) measurement in patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS). Methods: 74 patients with MetS were enrolled to the study. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) measurement: 35 patients with CIMT≥1.0 mm were at group 1 and 39 patients with CIMT<1.0 mm were at group 2. RDW were measured using an automated blood cell counter. Results: The RDW level was not statistically significant in patients with CIMT≥1,0 mm than in patients with CIMT<1,0 mm (13.73±0.79% vs. 13.77±1.04 %; p=0.85). Conclusion: In our study, we found that RDW was not different in the MetS patients with CIMT≥1.0 mm compared with the MetS patients with CIMT<1.0 mm. Key words: red cell distribution width, metabolic syndrome, complete blood count
Authors and Affiliations
Ali Gülcan, Mustafa Karakaş, Barış Akdemir, Refik Altekin, Hüseyin Yılmaz
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