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Cardiology
Heart Center publishes research in cardiology
July 20th, 2009
"Cardiac disease in patients with transfusion-dependent beta-thalassaemia major is well described. Cardiac manifestations may include left ventricular wall thickening and both systolic and diastolic dysfunctions," scientists writing in the European Journal of Echocardiography report. "We describe a group of family members, including a pair of identical twins, each of whom suffered from thalassaemia major requiring multiple transfusions. Cardiac magnetic resonance demonstrated myocardial iron overload, and impairment of systolic function. Echocardiography confirmed both significant left ventricular systolic and diastolic impairment, along with features consistent...
Source: Cardiovascular Week (2009-07-20)
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