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Observational studyThe journal of spinal cord medicine2026

Lower red blood cell count is a risk factor for higher D-dimer level in patients with spinal cord injury: A five year retrospective cross-sectional study.

Jinlong Zhang, Cheng Wang, Chenqqi He, Yonghong Yang

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Observational study in The journal of spinal cord medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Jinlong ZhangRehabilitation Medicine Center and Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0001-8118-8129
Cheng WangDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-0098-5853
Chenqqi HeRehabilitation Medicine Center and Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-5349-0571
Yonghong YangRehabilitation Medicine Center and Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0003-3547-4858

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Abstract

objectivesThis study aims to elucidate the relationship between red blood cell (RBC) count and D-dimer levels in patients with spinal cord injury, with the goal of identifying potential therapeutic targets for minimizing D-dimer levels. STUDY

designAn observational, retrospective, cross-sectional, single center study.

settingIndividuals with SCI (576 cases) admitted to a rehabilitation medicine department. OUTCOME MEASURES: After exclusions, we divided the participants (

resultsDVT and anticoagulant therapy emerged as significant covariates. A comprehensive analysis identified a negative linear correlation between RBC counts and D-dimer levels, markedly more pronounced in Group 2. For every 1.00 × 10

conclusionsHigher RBC counts might be associated with lower D-dimer levels in patients with SCI, especially in those with higher initial D-dimer levels. This association highlights a potential therapeutic focus on managing RBC counts to decrease D-dimer level, which may mitigate the risk of DVT formation in patients with SCI.

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Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation ProductsSpinal Cord InjuriesAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesErythrocyte CountFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsVenous ThrombosisFibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Productsfibrin fragment DAIS gradesD-dimer levelDeep vein thrombosisRed blood cell countsSpinal cord injuryVenous thromboembolism

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PMCPMC12885028

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