Red cell distribution width is an inflammatory predictor marker of contrast induced nephropathy in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.

Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is an inflammatory biomarker reported in complete blood cell (CBC) counts. High RDW defines a proinflammatory state. Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is an important and common complication in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) treated patients.

Electrocardiographic Changes and Serum Troponin Levels in Patients with Acute Stroke: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Electrocardiographic changes and elevated serum troponin are frequent findings in acute stroke. They may reflect what is known as the neurogenic myocardial injury. The aim of this study is to determine the electrocardiographic changes and serum troponin level in acute stroke patients and to correlate these changes to the anatomical location and pathological type of the stroke.