all cases confirmed diagnosis of Gaucher disease type 3 recieving enzyme replacement therapy at Assiut university hospital
evaluate cardiac involvement in a group of GD type 3 patients, evaluate pulmonary hypertension and valvular involvement, compare the findings of basic echo before the start of replacement therapy as well as with healthy controls, to assess the effects of enzyme replacement therpay on the cardiac function.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
44
echocardiographic
Ahmed Mohammed Mohammed
Asyut, Egypt
Evaluate Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) in Egyptian GD Type 3 Patients
To assess the presence and severity of pulmonary hypertension using echocardiography. Unit of Measure: mmHg (for systolic pulmonary artery pressure)
Time frame: 6 months
Evaluate Valvular Involvement in Egyptian GD Type 3 Patients
To assess the degree of valvular involvement, including stenosis or regurgitation, using echocardiography. Unit of Measure: Severity grading (mild, moderate, severe)
Time frame: 6 months
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