Early detection of left ventricular dysfunction in patients with β thalassaemia major by dobutamine stress echocardiography. (Scientific Letter)

Authors :: Hui, L.
Leung, M.P.
Ha, S.Y.
Chau, A.K.T.
Cheung, Y.F.
Source :: Heart. June, 2003, Vol. 89 Issue 6, p669, 2 p.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Myocardial iron deposition, among other factors, contributes to left ventricular (LV) dysfunction in patients with β thalassaemia major. (1) Nonetheless, conventional indices have not been particularly useful for its early [...]

Subjects :: Echocardiography -- Methods -- Usage
Dobutamine -- Usage -- Complications and side effects
Heart ventricle, Left -- Abnormalities -- Medical examination -- Usage -- Methods
Thalassemia -- Complications and side effects
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