Red blood cell distribution width – a strong prognostic marker in cardiovascular disease – is associated with cholesterol content of erythrocyte membrane

Abstract

Data from the present study showed an independent association between cholesterol content of erythrocyte membranes and anisocytosis. Increased CEM levels -a novel biomarker of clinical instability in CAD - may facilitate our understanding why RDW is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in cardiovascular disease.