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Can a thalassemia patient die from heart failure?
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Yes of course due to: Yes they can from cardiomyopathy . Congestive heart failure due to hepatic congestion.
Answered 8/30/2012
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In severe cases...: Heart failure is most commonly seen in those patients with beta-thal major. One of the main reasons for heart failure is that the heart gets damaged over time from iron overload, due to the many blood transfusions needed and the disease itself. There are medicines that can help with iron overload. It is essential to get care early from a hematologist to help with long and short term effects.
Answered 12/10/2013
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