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Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal

versión impresa ISSN 1020-3397

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GHADER, F.R.; KOUSARIAN, M.  y  FARZIN, D.. High-dose deferoxamine treatment (intravenous) for thalassaemia patients with cardiac complications. East. Mediterr. health j. [online]. 2007, vol.13, n.5, pp. 1053-1059. ISSN 1020-3397.

As a means to manage cardiac conditions, we determined the effects of high-dose intravenous (IV) deferoxamine in 15 thalassaemia patients with cardiomyopathy and high ferritin and haemoglobin levels. The patients received IV deferoxamine, 130 mg/kg per day over 10-14 hours (maximum 5 g) for 5 consecutive days. All patients underwent a full evaluation before receiving deferoxamine, and 2 days and 1 month after completing the treatment. Visual and auditory examinations were done to detect any side-effects. After treatment, cardiovascular symptoms decreased considerably and systolic function showed significant improvement, but there was no significant effect on diastolic function, electro-cardiography and physical findings. There were no significant side-effects reported.

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