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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 33, 2009 - Issue sup1
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE 1ST PAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CONFERENCE ON HAEMOGLOBINOPATHIES DAMASCUS (SYRIA), 1–2 MAY, 2009 GUEST EDITORS: MICHAEL ANGASTINIOTIS AND ANDROULLA ELEFTHERIOUThe Third Section: Heart Complications

Assessment and Treatment of Cardiac Iron Overload in Thalassemia

A. Aessopos First Department of Internal Medicine, University of Athens Medical School, Laiko Hospital, Athens, GreeceCorrespondence[email protected]
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D. Farmakis First Department of Internal Medicine, University of Athens Medical School, Laiko Hospital, Athens, Greece
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A. Andreopoulos First Department of Internal Medicine, University of Athens Medical School, Laiko Hospital, Athens, Greece
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M. Tsironi First Department of Internal Medicine, University of Athens Medical School, Laiko Hospital, Athens, Greece; Department of Nursing, University of Peloponnese, Sparta, Greece
Pages S87-S92 | Published online: 13 Dec 2009
 
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Abstract

Cardiac disease remains the major cause of death in thalassemia major and iron overload is involved in heart failure development. Cardiac iron load and heart injury are evaluated by different means, among which CMR measurements remain the best method for estimation. In cases of heart iron overload, chelation treatment should be appropriately tailored in terms of intensification.

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