Anemia in kids may be tied to bigger hearts, study finds
NCT ID NCT05816278
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explored whether low hemoglobin (anemia) is linked to an enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) in children up to 18 years old. Researchers used chest X-rays and echocardiograms to check for heart enlargement in 56 anemic children. The goal was to better understand how anemia affects the heart over time.
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Universitas Sumatera Utara
Medan, North Sumatera, 20155, Indonesia
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