Complete blood cell count March 2019

Howard Homler

doi:10.3949/ccjm.86c.06001

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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. 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
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