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September 17, 2025Bangladesh Journal of MedicineOpen Access

Correlation of Red Cell Distribution Width with Stroke Severity and Short Term Functional Outcome in Acute Ischemic Stroke

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ARAminur RahmanARAbul Hasnat Md RusselSYSabina Yasmin

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Overview

Prospective cohort study evaluates functional outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke, indicating limited role for RDW as a prognostic biomarker.

Key Points

  • Admission RDW values did not correlate independently with functional outcomes at three months post-stroke.
  • Lower diastolic blood pressure was linked to better odds of functional independence, while smoking and severe disability were negative predictors.
  • The study utilized logistic regression analyses to assess predictors of outcomes using the modified Rankin Scale.
  • Findings suggest red cell distribution width has limited utility as a standalone prognostic biomarker for early stroke recovery.

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Rahman et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d46ccf31b076d99fa69188https://doi.org/10.3329/bjm.v36i3.84213
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