Prevalence of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in thalassemia major patients with normal left ventricular systolic function

Prevalence of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in thalassemia major patients with normal left ventricular systolic function

Abstract Background The leading cause of mortality of thalassemia major patients is iron overload cardiomyopathy. Early diagnosis with searching for left ventricular diastolic dysfunction before the systolic dysfunction ensued might yield better prognosis. This study aimed to define the prevalence o...

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Main Authors: Benjaporn Chinprateep, Nithima Ratanasit, Yodying Kaolawanich, Khemajira Karaketklang, Pairash Saiviroonporn, Vip Viprakasit, Rungroj Krittayaphong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Thalassemia
Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-019-1235-8

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