A geochemical basis for endomyocardial fibrosis

Valiathan, M. S. ; Kartha, C. C. ; Eapen, J. T. ; Dang, H. S. ; Sunta, C. M. (1989) A geochemical basis for endomyocardial fibrosis Cardiovascular Research, 23 (7). pp. 647-648. ISSN 0008-6363

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Abstract

Analysis of hearts of patients dying from endomyocardial fibrosis showed a significantly greater concentration of cerium, a lanthanide present in leafy vegetables and root tubers, than in control hearts. This may be important in the pathogenesis of the disease and provides a geographical basis for the prevalence of the disease in the tropics.

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Keywords:Endomyocardial Fibrosis; Cardiomyopathy; Cerium
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