Hematological evaluation in males with obstructive sleep apnea before and after positive airway pressure

This study demonstrated an association between RDW values and OSAS severity. Moreover, red cell and platelet parameters changed significantly after PAP, supporting its cardiovascular protective effect. RDW may become a simple/inexpensive blood biomarker, making it useful in prioritizing OSAS patients waiting for polysomnography, and red cell and platelet parameters could be useful in PAP follow up.
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research