Non-linear relationship between red blood cell distribution width and gastrointestinal bleeding risk in stroke patients: results from multi-center ICUs

Journal List Front Neurol PMC11239355 As a library, NLM provides access to scientific literature. Inclusion in an NLM database does not imply endorsement of, or agreement with, the contents by NLM or the National Institutes of Health. Learn more: PMC Disclaimer | PMC Copyright Notice Front Neurol. 2024; 15: 1346408. Published online 2024 Jun 28. doi:10.3389/fneur.2024.1346408PMCID: PMC11239355PMID: 39006233Zhanxing Wu,#† Ganggang Peng,#† Zhongqing Chen,#† Xiaoyong Xiao,* and Zhenhua Huang*Author information Article notes Copyright and License information PMC DisclaimerAssociated DataData Availability StatementAbstractBackgroundThe red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is closely linked to the prognosis of multiple diseases. However, the connection between RDW and gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) in stroke patients is not well understood. This study aimed to clarify this association.MethodsThis retrospective study involved 11,107 hospitalized patients from 208 hospitals in the United S...