ADAMTS13 Levels in Young Patients With {beta}-Thalassemia Major: Relation to Hepatitis C Virus Infection, Liver Cirrhosis, and Iron Overload

Conclusion:
Patients with β-thalassemia major infected with HCV have low ADAMTS13 levels, and a marked reduction was observed among patients with liver cirrhosis and, therefore, may be liable to thromboembolic manifestations.

Source: Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis - July 24, 2015 Category: Hematology Authors: Hamed, A. A., Darwish, Y. W., El-Sayed, M. H. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research