Evaluation of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in calcific rheumatic mitral stenosis— A cross sectional study
Background and aim of the study: Rheumatic mitral stenosis (RMS) is an autoimmune, progressive destructive valve disease occurring as a sequele of streptococcal infection. Epidemiological studies support an association of vitamin D deficiency with initial susceptibility and severity of autoimmune di...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-03-01
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| Series: | Indian Heart Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0019483216310367 |