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Case Reports
. 2006;33(3):340-4.

The cardiomyopathy of iron deficiency

Nikita Hegde  1 , Michael W Rich, Charina Gayomali
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The cardiomyopathy of iron deficiency

Nikita Hegde et al. Tex Heart Inst J. 2006.

Abstract

Iron-deficiency anemia can have deleterious effects on the heart. Herein, we describe the effects of iron deficiency on the heart as corroborated with electrocardiography, radiology, echocardiography, and cardiac catheterization. We review the pathophysiology, clinical features, and management of iron-deficiency-induced cardiomyopathy.

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Fig. 1 The chest radiograph was normal at the time of admission
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Fig. 2 After colonoscopy, a chest radiograph showed signs of pulmonary congestion: patchy bilateral alveolar opacities and small bilateral pleural effusions.
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