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ArticleIndian pediatrics2022

Premature Atherosclerosis in Children With Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia: A Twin-Center Cross-Sectional Study.

K S Kumaravel, D Sampathkumar, P Punitha, V Anurekha, M Hema, B Rameshbabu

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Article in Indian pediatrics, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  2. Accelerated atherosclerosis in beta-thalassemia.American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology · 2023
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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

K S KumaravelDepartment of Pediatrics, Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem, Tamil Nadu.
D SampathkumarDepartment of Pediatrics, Government Dharmapuri Medical College, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu.
P PunithaDepartment of Pediatrics, Government Dharmapuri Medical College, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu.
V AnurekhaDepartment of Pediatrics, Government Dharmapuri Medical College, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu.
M HemaDepartment of Pediatrics, Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College, Salem, Tamil Nadu.
B RameshbabuDepartment of Pediatrics, Government Dharmapuri Medical College, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. Correspondence to: Dr B Rameshbabu, Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Government Dharmapuri Medical College, Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu 636 701. drbrbabu@gmail.com.
Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveObjective To analyze the risk of premature atherosclerosis in children with transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT) compared to controls by measuring carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and correlating it with clinical and biochemical parameters.

methodsCase-control study among children aged 2 to 15 years.

resultsSignificantly higher CIMT values were observed across all age groups. Mean (SD) CIMT in controls were 0.27(0.07) mm, 0.39 (0.03) mm, and 0.46 (0.05) mm in 2 to 5 years, 6 to 10 years, and 11 to 15 years age groups respectively, as against 0.43 (0.08) mm, 0.55 (0.07) mm and 0.63 (0.08) mm in cases in similar age groups (P<0.001). Mean triglycerides and liver enzymes were significantly elevated in cases. Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that older age group and higher serum ferritin levels, but not dyslipidemia, were significantly associated with high CIMT.

conclusionChildren with TDT are at increased risk for premature atherosclerosis.

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AtherosclerosisDyslipidemiasThalassemiaAgedCarotid Intima-Media ThicknessCase-Control StudiesChildCross-Sectional StudiesHumansRisk Factors

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PMID36148746
PMCPMC9798934
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