A patient has long standing severe hemolytic anemia characterized by hypochromic cells. Electrophoresis studies demonstrate a near complete absence of beta chains. Several years later, the patient develops cardiac failure. Intracardiac deposition of which of the following would be most likely to contribute to the cardiac failure?
A patient has long standing severe hemolytic anemia characterized by hypochromic cells. Electrophoresis studies demonstrate a near complete absence of beta chains. Several years later, the patient develops cardiac failure. Intracardiac deposition of which of the following would be most likely to contribute to the cardiac failure?
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A patient has long standing severe hemolytic anemia characterized by hypochromic cells. Electrophoresis studies demonstrate a near complete absence of beta chains. Several years later, the patient develops cardiac failure. Intracardiac deposition of which of the following would be most likely to contribute to the cardiac failure?
✓ Correct Answer: B. Iron
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