Evaluation of Brain Natriuretic Peptides in Early Diagnosis of Cardiac Involvement Comparing to Echocardiographic Findings in Major Thalassemia Patients

Abstract

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of disability in major thalassemia patients. Timely diagnosis and effective treatment in these patients are essential. The aim of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic value of BNP in the diagnosis of heart involvement compared with echocardiographic findings in patients with major thalassemia.