Non ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Correlation of RBC Distribution Width with Syntax Score

Background and objective: RDW (Red blood cells distribution width) is basically a numerical value and measure of the variability in size of erythrocytes. The main objective of the study is to analyse the correlation of RBC Distribution width with syntax score. Material and methods: This correlational study was conducted in Shalamar Medical & Dental College Lahore During June 2020 till December 2020. The data was collected from 120 patients. The age range for this study was 25 to 60 years and patients with non-STEMI undergoing invasive coronary angiography were included in the study. A comprehensive clinical history along with detailed history for major risk factors for IHD was taken from all patients followed by detailed clinical examination. Results: The data was collected from 120 patients of NSTEMI patients. There were 85 males and 35 females and mean age was 54.25±5.67 years. There were no statistical difference between low and intermediate SYNTAX group patients. There were 65.78% patients who had the history of smoking and 34.9% patients with hypertension. Conclusion: It is concluded that there is a strong and positive correlation between mean RDW and mean SYNTAX score in patients of non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. Key words: RDW, Score, Erythrocytes, SYNTAX