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Cardiac surgery for Chagas disease.

Michael MagarakisAlejandro E MaciasBryon A TompkinsVictor ReisMatthias LoebeRandas BatistaTomas A Salerno
Published in: Journal of cardiac surgery (2018)
Although Chagas disease is a rare entity in North America, it is associated with significant cardiac morbidity. It is estimated that 20-30% of those who are infected will eventually develop cardiovascular disease secondary to Chagas disease. We review the literature and share our experience on the surgical management of this challenging patient population.
Keyphrases
  • cardiac surgery
  • cardiovascular disease
  • acute kidney injury
  • systematic review
  • case report
  • left ventricular
  • type diabetes
  • cardiovascular risk factors
  • coronary artery disease
  • metabolic syndrome
  • atrial fibrillation