Treatment of Cardiac Hemochromatosis
Journal Title: Heart Research – Open Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Treatment of iron-overload states is important to prevent or reverse cardiac dysfunction.1-5 Removal of excess iron from the tissues in these patients reduces generation of free radicals, decreasing organ damage.6,7 Removal of excess iron stores includes therapeutic phlebotomy and iron-chelating agents. Management of the disease causing iron overload and dietary management are also important in treating cardiac hemochromatosis. Dietary management includes avoidance of medicinal iron, mineral supplements, excess vitamin C, and uncooked seafoods.5 Congestive heart failure should be treated with guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure.8
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Wilbert S. Aronow
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