A Study of Carotid Intima Media Thickness Among Thalassemia Patient in HUSM
Thalassemia patient lifespan nowadays has been increased significantly compared to previously due to the advancement of medical treatment and better healthcare system. As a result, more transfusion-related complications are seen, and one of the rising trends is the thromboembolic complication. Studi...
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my-usm-ep.372302019-04-12T05:25:50Z A Study of Carotid Intima Media Thickness Among Thalassemia Patient in HUSM 2015 Samsudin, Ahmad Hadif Zaidin RC71-78.7 Examination. Diagnosis Including raiography Thalassemia patient lifespan nowadays has been increased significantly compared to previously due to the advancement of medical treatment and better healthcare system. As a result, more transfusion-related complications are seen, and one of the rising trends is the thromboembolic complication. Studies has shown that ultrasound measurement of carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) can be used as a surrogate marker for future cardiovascular event and is recommended to be done in thalassemia patient as early diagnostic tool and for vascular risk stratification. 2015 Thesis http://eprints.usm.my/37230/ http://eprints.usm.my/37230/1/Dr_Ahmad_Hadif_Zaidin_Samsudin_%28Radiology%29.pdf application/pdf en public masters Universiti Sains Malaysia Pusat Pengajian Sains Perubatan |
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Thalassemia patient lifespan nowadays has been increased significantly compared to previously due to the advancement of medical treatment and better healthcare system. As a result, more transfusion-related complications are seen, and one of the rising trends is the thromboembolic complication. Studies has shown that ultrasound measurement of carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) can be used as a surrogate marker for future cardiovascular event and is recommended to be done in thalassemia patient as early diagnostic tool and for vascular risk stratification. |
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A Study of Carotid Intima Media Thickness Among Thalassemia Patient in HUSM |
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A Study of Carotid Intima Media Thickness Among Thalassemia Patient in HUSM |
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A Study of Carotid Intima Media Thickness Among Thalassemia Patient in HUSM |
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A Study of Carotid Intima Media Thickness Among Thalassemia Patient in HUSM |
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