Thyrotoxicosis and dilated cardiomyopathy in developing countries
Abstract Background Thyrotoxicosis is the state of thyroid hormone excess. But, in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), specifically Northern Ethiopia, scientific evidence about thyrotoxicosis and its cardiac complications like dilated cardiomyopathy is limited. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the thyro...
Main Authors: | Bisrat Tesfay Abera, Merhawit Atsbha Abera, Gebretsadik Berhe, Girmatsion Fisseha Abreha, Hirut Teame Gebru, Hiluf Ebuy Abraha, Mohamedawel Mohamedniguss Ebrahim |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-06-01
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Series: | BMC Endocrine Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-021-00796-5 |
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