Electrocardiographic Changes in Thalassemia Major Patients and their Association with Serum Ferritin Levels

Electrocardiographic Changes in Thalassemia Major Patients and their Association with Serum Ferritin Levels

Background: To evaluate the use of electrocardiography (ECG) in thalassemia major patients, for the early detection of iron overload induced cardiac complications. Methods: Serum ferritin analysis and a standard 12 lead ECG was performed on 135 thalassemia major patients. SPSS Version 20 was used fo...

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Main Author: Amna Faruqi Faruqi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Rawalpindi Medical University 2015-12-01
Series:Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College
Subjects:
Thalassemia Major
Iron overload
ECG,
Ferritin
Online Access:https://www.journalrmc.com/index.php/JRMC/article/view/233

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