Federica Baccanelli
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Federica Baccanelli’s research focuses on perioperative risk stratification in cardiac surgery, with a particular emphasis on hematological biomarkers and their predictive value for postoperative outcomes. Her most cited work investigates the relationship between preoperative red cell distribution width (RDW) and prolonged catecholamine use in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery patients. This retrospective cohort study, published in 2024, contributes to a growing body of evidence suggesting that elevated RDW may serve as a simple, accessible tool for identifying patients at higher risk of hemodynamic instability and prolonged vasopressor support after surgery. By exploring RDW’s capacity to predict short- and long-term mortality, acute kidney injury, and postoperative atrial fibrillation, Baccanelli’s work advances the goal of improving preoperative risk stratification in cardiac surgery. With two citations in a short time, her research is gaining early recognition for its clinical relevance. Her findings offer practical implications for optimizing perioperative care and resource allocation, making her a promising voice in the field of cardiac anesthesiology and surgical outcomes research.
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