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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Gomal Medical College, D.I.Khan, Pakistan
2004-06-01
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Series: | Gomal Journal of Medical Sciences |
Online Access: | http://gjms.com.pk/ojs24/index.php/gjms/article/view/82 |