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COMMENTS ON ASSESSING THE PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF THE HEMOGLOBIN-TO-RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH RATIO IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PATIENTS WITH ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME

Year 2025, Volume: 27 Issue: 3, 410 - 410, 25.12.2025
https://doi.org/10.24938/kutfd.1722373
https://izlik.org/JA47GY49JF

Abstract

This letter provides a critical appraisal of the article titled “Assessing the Prognostic Value of the Hemoglobin-to-Red Cell Distribution Width Ratio in Emergency Department Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome” by Kudu and Danış. The study explores the prognostic utility of the hemoglobin-to-RDW ratio (HRR) in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients admitted to the emergency department. While the investigation highlights a clinically accessible biomarker, key methodological limitations are identified. These include the retrospective, single-center design; absence of multivariate statistical adjustment for confounders; and lack of subgroup analyses based on ACS types. Additionally, the clinical applicability of HRR is questioned due to its low specificity and limited integration into established risk models. This letter underscores the need for more comprehensive, prospective studies to clarify HRR’s independent prognostic value and its role in acute cardiovascular care.

References

  • Lippi G, Filippozzi L, Montagnana M, et al. Clinical usefulness of measuring red blood cell distribution width on admission in patients with acute coronary syndromes. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2009;47(3):353-357.
  • Danese E, Lippi G, Montagnana M. Red blood cell distribution width and cardiovascular diseases. J Thorac Dis. 2015;7(10):E402-E411.
  • Zhao N, Mi L, Liu X, et al. Combined value of red blood cell distribution width and global registry of acute coronary events risk score for predicting cardiovascular events in patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous coronary ıntervention. PLoS One. 2015;10(10):e0140532.

Acil Servisteki Akut Koroner Sendromlu Hastalarda Hemoglobin-Kırmızı Hücre Dağılım Genişliği Oranının Prognostik Değerinin Değerlendirilmesi” Yazısına Yorum

Year 2025, Volume: 27 Issue: 3, 410 - 410, 25.12.2025
https://doi.org/10.24938/kutfd.1722373
https://izlik.org/JA47GY49JF

Abstract

Bu mektup, Kudu ve Danış tarafından yazılan “Acil Servisteki Akut Koroner Sendromlu Hastalarda Hemoglobin-Kırmızı Hücre Dağılım Genişliği Oranının Prognostik Değerinin Değerlendirilmesi” başlıklı makalenin eleştirel bir değerlendirmesini sunmaktadır. Çalışma, acil servise başvuran akut koroner sendrom (AKS) hastalarında hemoglobin/eritrosit dağılım genişliği oranının (HRR) prognostik değerini araştırmaktadır. Kolay erişilebilir bir biyobelirteç sunması açısından dikkat çekici olsa da, önemli metodolojik sınırlılıklar mevcuttur. Bu sınırlılıklar arasında retrospektif ve tek merkezli tasarım, karıştırıcı değişkenler için çok değişkenli istatistiksel analiz eksikliği ve AKS alt tiplerine göre alt grup analizlerinin yapılmaması yer almaktadır. Ayrıca, HRR'nin düşük özgüllüğü ve mevcut risk modelleriyle entegrasyonunun yapılmamış olması, klinik uygulamadaki kullanımını sorgulatmaktadır. Bu mektup, HRR'nin bağımsız prognostik değeri ve akut kardiyovasküler bakım sürecindeki yeri konusunda daha kapsamlı ve prospektif çalışmalara duyulan ihtiyacı vurgulamaktadır.

References

  • Lippi G, Filippozzi L, Montagnana M, et al. Clinical usefulness of measuring red blood cell distribution width on admission in patients with acute coronary syndromes. Clin Chem Lab Med. 2009;47(3):353-357.
  • Danese E, Lippi G, Montagnana M. Red blood cell distribution width and cardiovascular diseases. J Thorac Dis. 2015;7(10):E402-E411.
  • Zhao N, Mi L, Liu X, et al. Combined value of red blood cell distribution width and global registry of acute coronary events risk score for predicting cardiovascular events in patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous coronary ıntervention. PLoS One. 2015;10(10):e0140532.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Health Services and Systems (Other)
Journal Section Letter to Editor
Authors

Ali Halıcı 0000-0003-1392-4694

Submission Date June 18, 2025
Acceptance Date June 18, 2025
Publication Date December 25, 2025
DOI https://doi.org/10.24938/kutfd.1722373
IZ https://izlik.org/JA47GY49JF
Published in Issue Year 2025 Volume: 27 Issue: 3

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APA Halıcı, A. (2025). COMMENTS ON ASSESSING THE PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF THE HEMOGLOBIN-TO-RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH RATIO IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PATIENTS WITH ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, 27(3), 410-410. https://doi.org/10.24938/kutfd.1722373
AMA 1.Halıcı A. COMMENTS ON ASSESSING THE PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF THE HEMOGLOBIN-TO-RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH RATIO IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PATIENTS WITH ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. Kırıkkale Uni Med J. 2025;27(3):410-410. doi:10.24938/kutfd.1722373
Chicago Halıcı, Ali. 2025. “COMMENTS ON ASSESSING THE PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF THE HEMOGLOBIN-TO-RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH RATIO IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PATIENTS WITH ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME”. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine 27 (3): 410-10. https://doi.org/10.24938/kutfd.1722373.
EndNote Halıcı A (December 1, 2025) COMMENTS ON ASSESSING THE PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF THE HEMOGLOBIN-TO-RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH RATIO IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PATIENTS WITH ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine 27 3 410–410.
IEEE [1]A. Halıcı, “COMMENTS ON ASSESSING THE PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF THE HEMOGLOBIN-TO-RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH RATIO IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PATIENTS WITH ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME”, Kırıkkale Uni Med J, vol. 27, no. 3, pp. 410–410, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.24938/kutfd.1722373.
ISNAD Halıcı, Ali. “COMMENTS ON ASSESSING THE PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF THE HEMOGLOBIN-TO-RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH RATIO IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PATIENTS WITH ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME”. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine 27/3 (December 1, 2025): 410-410. https://doi.org/10.24938/kutfd.1722373.
JAMA 1.Halıcı A. COMMENTS ON ASSESSING THE PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF THE HEMOGLOBIN-TO-RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH RATIO IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PATIENTS WITH ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. Kırıkkale Uni Med J. 2025;27:410–410.
MLA Halıcı, Ali. “COMMENTS ON ASSESSING THE PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF THE HEMOGLOBIN-TO-RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH RATIO IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PATIENTS WITH ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME”. The Journal of Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine, vol. 27, no. 3, Dec. 2025, pp. 410-, doi:10.24938/kutfd.1722373.
Vancouver 1.Ali Halıcı. COMMENTS ON ASSESSING THE PROGNOSTIC VALUE OF THE HEMOGLOBIN-TO-RED CELL DISTRIBUTION WIDTH RATIO IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PATIENTS WITH ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME. Kırıkkale Uni Med J. 2025 Dec. 1;27(3):410-. doi:10.24938/kutfd.1722373

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