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Carcinoid heart disease revealed by cyanosis with both right and left valvular involvement: a case report
BACKGROUND: Carcinoid heart disease is a frequent complication of carcinoid syndrome. It is related to the release by the carcinoid tumor and/or its metastases of bioactive substances such as serotonin. It is characterized by right-sided valvular involvement and can lead to right-sided heart failure...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2018
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5791312/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29386066 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13256-018-1574-6 |