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To the Editor: The review by May et al1 of 3 neglected numbers in the complete blood cell count (CBC) was a good reminder to look more closely at the results of the CBCs we often order in primary care. I was surprised to see no mention of the red cell distribution width in relation to another cardiovascular disorder—obstructive sleep apnea.2,3 I wonder if the authors would comment on this association?

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  1. May JE, Marques MB, Reddy VVB, Gangaraju R. Three neglected numbers in the CBC: The RDW, MPV, and NRBC count. Cleve Clin J Med 2019; 86(3):167–172. doi:10.3949/ccjm.86a.18072
  2. Sökücü SN, Karasulu L, Dalar L, Seyhan EC, Altın S. Can red blood cell distribution width predict severity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome? J Clin Sleep Med 2012; 8(5):521–525. doi:10.5664/jcsm.2146
  3. Yousef AM, Alkhiary W. The severity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is related to red cell distribution width and hematocrit values. J Sleep Disord Ther 2015; 4(2):1000192. doi:10.4172/2167-0277.1000192
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To the Editor: The review by May et al1 of 3 neglected numbers in the complete blood cell count (CBC) was a good reminder to look more closely at the results of the CBCs we often order in primary care. I was surprised to see no mention of the red cell distribution width in relation to another cardiovascular disorder—obstructive sleep apnea.2,3 I wonder if the authors would comment on this association?

To the Editor: The review by May et al1 of 3 neglected numbers in the complete blood cell count (CBC) was a good reminder to look more closely at the results of the CBCs we often order in primary care. I was surprised to see no mention of the red cell distribution width in relation to another cardiovascular disorder—obstructive sleep apnea.2,3 I wonder if the authors would comment on this association?

References
  1. May JE, Marques MB, Reddy VVB, Gangaraju R. Three neglected numbers in the CBC: The RDW, MPV, and NRBC count. Cleve Clin J Med 2019; 86(3):167–172. doi:10.3949/ccjm.86a.18072
  2. Sökücü SN, Karasulu L, Dalar L, Seyhan EC, Altın S. Can red blood cell distribution width predict severity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome? J Clin Sleep Med 2012; 8(5):521–525. doi:10.5664/jcsm.2146
  3. Yousef AM, Alkhiary W. The severity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is related to red cell distribution width and hematocrit values. J Sleep Disord Ther 2015; 4(2):1000192. doi:10.4172/2167-0277.1000192
References
  1. May JE, Marques MB, Reddy VVB, Gangaraju R. Three neglected numbers in the CBC: The RDW, MPV, and NRBC count. Cleve Clin J Med 2019; 86(3):167–172. doi:10.3949/ccjm.86a.18072
  2. Sökücü SN, Karasulu L, Dalar L, Seyhan EC, Altın S. Can red blood cell distribution width predict severity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome? J Clin Sleep Med 2012; 8(5):521–525. doi:10.5664/jcsm.2146
  3. Yousef AM, Alkhiary W. The severity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is related to red cell distribution width and hematocrit values. J Sleep Disord Ther 2015; 4(2):1000192. doi:10.4172/2167-0277.1000192
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