GDF‐15 is associated with atherosclerosis in adults with transfusion‐dependent beta‐thalassemia

GDF‐15 is associated with atherosclerosis in adults with transfusion‐dependent beta‐thalassemia

Abstract Objectives: To study serum growth differentiation factor‐15 (GDF‐15) serum level in β‐thalassemia patients and its relation to carotid intima‐media thickness. Background: Thalassemia is a common genetic disease resulting in decreased beta‐chains, leading to manifested anemia. It may be subs...

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Main Authors: Alaa Efat, Rana Wahb, Sabry Abd Allah Shoeib, Ashraf Abd ElRaof Dawod, Mohamad Ahmed Abd ElHafez, Essam Ali Abd ElMohsen, Aly Elkholy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-05-01
Series:eJHaem
Subjects:
CIMT
GDF‐15
transfusion‐dependent beta‐thalassemic adults
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jha2.415

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