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SynthesisBMC cardiovascular disorders2026

Red blood cell distribution width-albumin ratio as predictor of mortality in patients with cardiac disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Lin Ye, Wei Jiang

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Lin YeDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Ningbo Second Hospital, 41 Xibei Street, Ningbo, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315010, China.
Wei JiangDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Ningbo Second Hospital, 41 Xibei Street, Ningbo, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315010, China. 13484240543@163.com.

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the Project of Key disciplines at the college level of Ningbo No.2 Hospital 2023-Y06the Project of Ningbo Leading Medical & Health Discipline,China 2022-F16
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis study aims to investigate the utility of red blood cell distribution width-albumin ratio (RAR) for predicting mortality in patients with cardiac diseases.

methodsPubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science databases were systematically searched for studies reporting the association between RAR and mortality in cardiac patients. The search limits were from inception of databases to 20th December 2024. Meta-analysis was conducted for short-term (up to 30 days) and long-term (> 30 days) mortality.

resultsThe analysis of the eight eligible studies showed that per unit increase in RAR [odds ratio (OR): 1.31 95% confidence intervals (CI): 1.16, 1.49 I

conclusionsRAR can be a potential biomarker for predicting mortality in patients with cardiac disease.

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Erythrocyte IndicesHeart DiseasesSerum Albumin, HumanAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkersFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsALB protein, humanBiomarkersSerum Albumin, HumanBiomarkerBlood countCardiac illnessDeathNutritionSurvival

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PMID41952122
PMCPMC13202735

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