Echocardiography in Transfusion Dependent Beta Thalassaemia Major Egyptian Children: Correlation with Thyroid Function Status and Ferritin Level

Echocardiography in Transfusion Dependent Beta Thalassaemia Major Egyptian Children: Correlation with Thyroid Function Status and Ferritin Level

Introduction: Iron-mediated cardiomyopathy is leading cause of death in β-thalassaemia (βTM). Thyroid dysfunction maybe associated with cardiac dysfunctions. Early detection of cardiacfunction impairment can help in preventing further cardiac damage by modifying disease progression and treatment. Ai...

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Main Authors: Hanan Mahmoud Fayed, Eman Ahmed Abdel Mawgood, Heba Mohammed Qubaisy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2018-04-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
beta-thalassaemia major
diastolic function
echocardiography
ferritin
tei index
thyroid hormone
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