Hemoglobin level and cardiothoracic ratio in children with chronic severe anemia

Background Chronic severe anemia is known to increase cardiac output when the hemoglobin levels are < 7 g/dL for more than three months. Chronic severe anemia is also associated with a high incidence of cardiac enlargement and congestive heart failure. Objective To determine the relationship betw...

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Main Authors: Fera Wahyuni, Muhammad Ali, Bidasari Lubis, Netty D. Lubuis, Tina Christina Tobing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House 2011-10-01
Series:Paediatrica Indonesiana
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Online Access:https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/707