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Red cell distribution width (RDW) significantly impacts in-hospital mortality and long-term survival in patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. This association persists even without anemia, warranting further investigation.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Clinical Prognostics

Background:

  • Red cell distribution width (RDW) is an established prognostic factor in coronary artery disease.
  • The specific role of RDW in patients undergoing isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery requires elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prognostic significance of RDW in patients undergoing isolated CABG.
  • To determine if RDW independently predicts outcomes such as mortality and survival post-CABG.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of a prospective cardiac surgery database of patients undergoing isolated CABG.
  • Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to assess the impact of RDW on in-hospital mortality, long-term survival, length of stay, and creatine kinase-muscle-brain (CKMB) release.

Main Results:

  • RDW was significantly associated with in-hospital mortality (P < 0.0001) and long-term survival (P < 0.0001) in univariate analysis.
  • Multivariate analysis confirmed RDW as a significant predictor of in-hospital mortality and long-term survival.
  • RDW remained a significant predictor of mortality and survival even in patients without anemia.

Conclusions:

  • RDW is a significant independent predictor of both in-hospital mortality and long-term survival following isolated CABG.
  • The underlying mechanisms linking RDW to adverse outcomes in CABG patients require further research.