Oxidative Stress (Malondialdehyde) in Adults Beta-Thalassemia Major and Intermedia: Comparison Between Before and After Blood Transfusion and Its Correlation with Iron Overload.

There is no significant difference in MDA levels before and after transfusion. Although blood transfusion increases the iron load in thalassemia patients, there was no increase in median MDA level after transfusion. Meanwhile, there was no correlation between markers of iron overload and MDA level in thalassemia patients both before and after transfusion.