In the 'Symptoms - Cardiovascular' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about thalassemia:
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Have you been diagnosed with Thalassemia?
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"Don't know" |
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"No, it has been ruled out" |
Absence of thalassemia |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Yes, transfusion(s) not necessary" |
Thalassemia |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Yes, needed transfusion(s) but not regularly" |
Thalassemia |
A pre-existing condition |
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"Yes, must have regular transfusions" |
Thalassemia |
A pre-existing condition |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Thalassemia |
(Obvious connection) |
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GLOSSARY
Thalassemia
An inherited form of anemia occurring chiefly among people of Mediterranean descent, caused by faulty synthesis of part of the hemoglobin molecule.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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