2006
DOI: 10.1590/s1413-86702006000300009
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Is hepatitis C virus a cause of idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy? A systematic review of literature

Abstract: Recent studies have suggested that some patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (IDC) are also afflicted with insidious forms of viral myocarditis. Participation of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in this process has been postulated. The objective of this study was to evaluate a possible association between hepatitis C virus and idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. Systematic review of the literature using electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASES, LILACS and COCHRANE) for the period from 1995 to 2005, limited to p… Show more

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