Frequency of Heart Failure in Patients with Beta Thalassemia Major

Background: Estimated prevalence of beta thalassemia is 3-8% in Pakistan. Over the past three decades, regular blood transfusions have significantly increased the survival of these patients. There has been an increase in the frequency of complications, mainly caused by iron overload. The aim of this...

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Main Authors: Fazal-ur-Rahman Khan, Muhammad Amin Jan Mahsud, Tariq Ayub, Muhammad Hussain Khan, Syed Humayun Shah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Gomal Medical College, D.I.Khan, Pakistan 2004-06-01
Series:Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences
Online Access:http://gjms.com.pk/ojs24/index.php/gjms/article/view/82