Association between red cell distribution width and thromboembolic events in patients with atrial fibrillation

An increased RDW value during follow-up could be associated with thromboembolic events in patients with non-valvular AF. The suggested cut-off values for RDW used to predict an increased thromboembolic risk in were ≥ 13.9% in patients with AF in general, ≥ 15% in patients with co-existing AF and CHF.