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...
Main Authors: | Alaa Efat, Rana Wahb, Sabry Abd Allah Shoeib, Ashraf Abd ElRaof Dawod, Mohamad Ahmed Abd ElHafez, Essam Ali Abd ElMohsen, Aly Elkholy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-05-01
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Series: | eJHaem |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/jha2.415 |
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