Article
Effect of genotype on pulmonary hypertension risk in patients with thalassemia.
European journal of haematology - 1 Jan 2014
Teawtrakul Nattiya, Ungprasert Phuangpaka, Pussadhamma Burabha, Prayalaw Patcharawadee, Fucharoen Supan, Jetsrisuparb Arunee, Pongudom Saranya, Sirijerachai Chittima, Chansung Kanchana, Wanitpongpun Chinadol, Chuncharunee Suporn
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Pulmonary hypertension is one of the major complications in patients with non-transfusion-dependent thalassemia (NTDT). Patients with NTDT have distinct genetic subgroups. Therefore, the effects of different genotype groups on pulmonary hypertension risk in patients with NTDT were assessed. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in patients with NTDT aged ≥ 10 yr old at Srinagarind...
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