The relationship between subclinic atherosclerosis and red cell distribution width in patients with metabolic syndrome

The relationship between subclinic atherosclerosis and red cell distribution width in patients with metabolic syndrome

Objectıve: We have investigated the possible associationbetween red cell distribution width (RDW) and subclinicatherosclerosis which can assessed by carotidintima-media thickness (CIMT) measurement in patientswith metabolic syndrome (MetS).Methods: 74 patients with MetS were enrolled to thestudy. Pa...

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Main Authors: Ali Rıza Gülcan, Mustafa Serkan Karakaş, Barış Akdemir, Mustafa Uçar, Refik Emre Altekin, Hüseyin Yılmaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dicle University Medical School 2013-12-01
Series:Dicle Medical Journal
Subjects:
red cell distribution width
metabolic syndrome
complete blood count
Online Access:http://www.diclemedj.org/upload/sayi/29/Dicle%20Med%20J-01817.pdf

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