Thalassemia

Brooke, individual living with Thalassemia Syndrome

Early diagnosis of cardiac iron overload and dysfunction is important in patients with thalassemia syndromes.

Cardiac-related mortality is the leading cause of death in the thalassemia major population

Brooke, individual living with Thalassemia Syndrome

As iron continues to build up in the body, complications happen more often.

Causes of death in thalassemia patients
until the late 1990s (N=1,073)

Iron Overload stats

Consider renal/hepatic concerns

Regular monitoring of both renal and hepatic function is important.

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