The effect of beta-blockade on myocardial remodelling in Chagas' cardiomyopathy

The effect of beta-blockade on myocardial remodelling in Chagas' cardiomyopathy

OBJECTIVE: Chagas' disease has spread throughout Latin America because of the high rate of migration among these countries. Approximately 30% of Chagas' patients will develop cardiomyopathy, and 10% of these will develop severe cardiac damage leading to heart failure. Beta-blockade improve...

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Main Authors: Walace de Souza Pimentel, Felix José Alvarez Ramires, Barbara Maria lanni, Vera Maria Cury Salemi, Angelina Morand Bianchi Bilate, Edecio Cunha-Neto, Adriana Morgan de Oliveira, Fábio Fernandes, Charles Mady
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2012-09-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Chagas' Cardiomyopathy
Myocardial Fibrosis
Beta-Blocker
Cardiac Dysfunction
Myocardial Remodeling
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