Hoffbrand A.V.; Taher A.; Cappellini M.D.
(WASHINGTON1900 M STREET. NW SUITE 200, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 USA, 2012)
Patients with β-thalassemia major (TM) and other refractory anemias requiring regular blood transfusions accumulate iron that damages the liver, endocrine system, and most importantly the heart. The prognosis in TM has ...