Red blood cell distribution width improves reclassification of patients admitted to the emergency department with acute decompensated heart failure

Background: The usual history of chronic heart failure (HF) is characterized by frequent episodes of acute decompensation (ADHF), needing urgent management in the emergency department (ED). Since the diagnostic accuracy of routine laboratory tests remains quite limited for predicting short-term mort...

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Main Authors: Turcato Gianni, Cervellin Gianfranco, Bonora Antonio, Prati Danieli, Zorzi Elisabetta, Ricci Giorgio, Luca-Salvagno Gian, Maccagnan Antonio, Lippi Giuseppe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society of Medical Biochemists of Serbia, Belgrade 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical Biochemistry
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Online Access:https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1452-8258/2018/1452-82581803299T.pdf