Hypoxemia in thalassemia.

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1992-03-01
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Data are reviewed describing hypoxemia, a newly identified feature in thalassemia. Evidence indicates platelet aggregation in the pulmonary circulation as being a key factor leading to hypoxemia and cor-pulmonale with right heart failure.
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The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 20 references.
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Fucharoen S, Winichagoon P, Siritanaratkul N, Sonakul D, Chantaraksri U, Bunyaratvej A, Piankijagum A, Wasi P. Hypoxemia in thalassemia. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 1992 ; 23 Suppl 2(): 22-4
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/33766
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Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health