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Rheumatic valvular heart disease in thalassaemic patients: a summary of reported Thai cases
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Rheumatic valvular heart disease in thalassaemic patients: a summary of reported Thai cases
Cardiovasc J Afr.
2009 May-Jun.
Abstract
Thalassaemia is a serious inherited disorder with a high prevalence in south-east Asian countries, including Thailand. Several complications of thalassaemia have been documented. Infection is a major problem and the leading cause of death, particularly in E-beta thalassaemia.
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