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Cardiovascular risk markers lose reliability as iron overload progresses in transfusion-dependent thalassemia

Patients with transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT) face significant cardiovascular risks, but as iron overload progresses and diminishes the effectiveness of risk markers, comprehensive monitoring and personalized management become essential, according to a study. The cross-sectional study analyzed 32 patients with TDT and 36 healthy controls, matched by age and gender. Researchers...