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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House
2011-10-01
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Series: | Paediatrica Indonesiana |
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Online Access: | https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/707 |