Objective: Early diagnosis of Persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn is a challenge in developing countries. This study aimed to observe the association of Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) in this critical condition of neonates. Method: This retrospective study was performed in Neonatology department of United Hospital Limited, Dhaka, over 5 years (2013 to 2017) where all PPHN cases were enrolled and compared with neonates without having PPHN. Pre-formed questionnaire was used to collect data. Baseline complete blood count was reviewed in all cases to see the mean Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW). Risk factors for developing persistent pulmonary hypertension was analyzed and cut off value of RDW was observed using Receiver-operating characteristics (ROC) curve. Result: A total of 157 cases were found with PPHN having male predominance (66%). Important risk factors for PPHN were maternal pregnancy induced hypertension and asthma. Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Meconium Aspiration Syndrome were strongly associated with PPHN. RDW was found higher in PPHN neonates than those in the control group (p <0.05). The cutoff point of RDW predictive of PPHN was 17.05 (with 85% sensitivity). Conclusion: Red Cell Distribution Width is an early predictor of persistent pulmonary hypertension of Newborn.
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Persistent Fetal Circulation, RDW, Predictor, PPHN, Bangladesh
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author = {Nargis Ara Begum and Sharmin Afroze and Abrar Wahab and Runa Laila and Shahnaz Parvin Siddiqua and Nurun Nahar Begum and Sabrina Khondoker Nila},
title = {Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) - An Early Predictor of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of Newborn (PPHN): A Comparative Study in Dhaka, Bangladesh},
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abstract = {Objective: Early diagnosis of Persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn is a challenge in developing countries. This study aimed to observe the association of Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) in this critical condition of neonates. Method: This retrospective study was performed in Neonatology department of United Hospital Limited, Dhaka, over 5 years (2013 to 2017) where all PPHN cases were enrolled and compared with neonates without having PPHN. Pre-formed questionnaire was used to collect data. Baseline complete blood count was reviewed in all cases to see the mean Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW). Risk factors for developing persistent pulmonary hypertension was analyzed and cut off value of RDW was observed using Receiver-operating characteristics (ROC) curve. Result: A total of 157 cases were found with PPHN having male predominance (66%). Important risk factors for PPHN were maternal pregnancy induced hypertension and asthma. Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Meconium Aspiration Syndrome were strongly associated with PPHN. RDW was found higher in PPHN neonates than those in the control group (p <0.05). The cutoff point of RDW predictive of PPHN was 17.05 (with 85% sensitivity). Conclusion: Red Cell Distribution Width is an early predictor of persistent pulmonary hypertension of Newborn.},
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