A STUDY ON FACTORS AFFECTING PREMATURE ATHEROSCLEROSIS IN CHILDREN WITH BETA THALASSEMIA MAJOR

Authors

  • Dr Anuradha Sanadhya, Dr Aishwarya Sindhur2, Dr Sonal Dhakad3, Dr Rajaram, Dr Pankaj, Dr Archana Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

Keywords:

Keywords: Beta thalassemia major, Carotid intima media thickness, premature atherosclerosis, serum ferritin

Abstract

Background: Thalassemia refers to a group of genetic disorders of globin chain production in which there is an imbalance between alpha globin and beta globin chain. Iron overload in patients with beta-thalassemia major (BTM) leads to alterations in the arterial structures and the thickness of the carotid arteries. Carotid artery doppler is a non-invasive screening tool to identify children at increased risk of atherosclerosis. This study aims to evaluate beta thalassemia major patients for premature atherosclerosis and correlate it with iron overload

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Published

2025-01-14

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2025): Volume 16 issue 1 (2025)

Section

Articles