Rheumatic valvular heart disease in thalassaemic patients: a summary of reported Thai cases.
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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D006801:Humans; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D008946:Mitral Valve Stenosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D012214:Rheumatic Heart Disease / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D013785:Thailand / Q000453:epidemiology; D013789:Thalassemia / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology