Change in red blood cell distribution width during the last years of life in geriatric patients

Martínez‐Velilla, Nicolás; Cambra, Koldo; García-Baztán, Agurne; Alonso-Renedo, Javier; Herce, Pablo Aldaz; Ibáñez, Berta

doi:10.1007/s12603-015-0470-7

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Association Between Anemia Frailty and Inflammaging1

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“…However, until now, anemia has not been generally acknowledged as a biomarker for advanced age. A Spanish study group 52 showed a significant association between the anemia-associated parameter red cell distribution width (RDW) and mortality, with RDW rising during the last 5 years of life. Elevated RDW levels, reflecting an increase of anisocytosis, have been shown to be associated with chronic diseases 53 and chronic inflammation.…”

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Anemia in the frail, elderly patient

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Anemia and frailty are two common findings in geriatric patients and have been shown to be associated with poor outcomes in this patient group. Recent studies have contributed to the growing evidence of a possible association with the age-related chronic inflammatory status known as “inflammaging”. These findings do not only give a better insight into the pathogenesis of anemia in frailty, but also offer new treatment options. The present article focuses on this assumed association between anemia, frailty, and inflammaging and summarizes current management options for anemia in frail patients.

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Anemia in the frail, elderly patient

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“…A significant association between the anemia-associated parameter red cell distribution width (RDW) and mortality is already found. RDW is rising during the last 5 years of life and elevation of RDW levels has been shown to be associated with chronic diseases and chronic inflammation 5,6 .…”

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