Electrophysiological properties and heart rate variability of patients with thalassemia major in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Beta thalassemia major (TM) is a common hereditary disease in Indonesia. Iron overload due to regular transfusion may induce myocardial iron deposition leading to electrophysiological dysfunction and functional disorders of the heart. Ventricular arrhythmia is one of the most common causes of sudden...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2023-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0280401 |