Assessment of cardiac function in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia: a case control study in Cameroon

Assessment of cardiac function in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia: a case control study in Cameroon

Abstract Background High level of androgens found in congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) seems to have a deleterious effect on heart function. We therefore evaluate cardiac function of children with CAH in comparison with a healthy group. Methods We carried out a case-control study in the single en...

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Main Authors: J . Tony Nengom, S. Sap Ngo Um, D. Chelo, R. Mbono Betoko, J. Boombhi, F. Mouafo Tambo, A. Chiabi, S. Kingue, P. Koki Ndombo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Cardiac function
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Children
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-017-0862-4

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