High RDW, High MCV: Folate deficiency, B12 deficiency, chronic liver disease, myelodysplastic syndrome. High RDW, Normal MCV: Early iron deficiency anemia, chronic liver disease, sickle cell disease. Conclusion. As is seen above, there are a variety of conditions in which the RDW values are valuable.
Photos: Funny Cide, above, is the first gelding to challenge for the Triple Crown, but not the first to have great success. John Henry, center; Kelso, lower left; and Forego were all named Horse of the Year at least twice. (Reuters, above; Associated Press, center; New York Racing Authority, lower right)(pg.
The Triple Crown of horse racing is the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes. Winning one race is tough. Winning all three is nearly impossible. These horses did what few could do. (AP Photos)(Getty Images)