Lower HRR (mean 1.067) and higher RAR (mean 0.311) were associated with disease severity, recurrence, pericardial effusion, and IV steroid need in patients with acute pericarditis.
Cohort (n=257)
Do HRR and RAR correlate with disease severity and recurrence in patients with acute pericarditis?
HRR and RAR may serve as accessible and valuable biomarkers for assessing disease severity and predicting recurrence in patients with acute pericarditis.
AIM: This study evaluated the Hemoglobin to Red Cell Distribution Width Ratio (HRR) and Red Cell Distribution Width to Albumin Ratio (RAR) in acute pericarditis patients, exploring associations with clinical parameters. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study included 257 patients diagnosed with acute pericarditis (2015-2023). Data on hemoglobin, RDW, albumin, treatments, hospital stay, and recurrence were analyzed using SPSS 27.0. RESULTS: The mean age was 41 years. HRR averaged 1.067 ± 0.142, and RAR was 0.311. Men had higher hemoglobin and albumin levels, while women had higher platelet and HDL levels. Lower HRR correlated with severe conditions and recurrence, while higher RAR was linked to disease severity and recurrence. Both markers were strongly associated with pericardial effusion and IV steroid need. CONCLUSION: HRR and RAR are valuable biomarkers in acute pericarditis, aiding in assessing disease severity and guiding treatment.
Eyiol et al. (Thu,) conducted a cohort in Acute pericarditis (n=257). Hemoglobin to Red Cell Distribution Width Ratio (HRR) and Red Cell Distribution Width to Albumin Ratio (RAR) was evaluated on Disease severity, recurrence, pericardial effusion, and IV steroid need. Lower HRR (mean 1.067) and higher RAR (mean 0.311) were associated with disease severity, recurrence, pericardial effusion, and IV steroid need in patients with acute pericarditis.